Where does “Stephan” come from?

Stephan comes from Ancient Greek στεφανίζω, meaning to crown or wreathe.

Stephan (English): of Breton origin

Definitions

  1. of Breton origin

Ancestry of “Stephan”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekΣτέφανοςIn particular: Stephen, an early Christian martyr
2Ancient GreekστέφωI put around; I encircle, crown, wreath, garland
3Proto-Hellenicstékʷʰōto enlace, crown, encircle
4Proto-Indo-Europeanstegʷʰ-to enlace

Words derived from “Stephan”

Every word from Proto-Indo-European stegʷʰ- →Every word from Proto-Hellenic stékʷʰō →Every word from Ancient Greek στέφω →