Stefano
Stefano is the Italian form of the traditional Christian name Štefan, with ancient Greek roots. It sounds melodic, distinctly Mediterranean, yet international. In Slovakia, it seems more unusual than the domestic form Štefan, but its meaning and naming tradition are clearly established.
Municipal population record
The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisThe name signifies a crowned victor who deserves honor and recognition.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Talianska podoba mena Štefan, pochádzajúca z gréckeho Stéphanos, utvoreného zo slova stéphanos vo význame „veniec, koruna“; prenesene označuje ovenčeného alebo víťaza.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Stefano is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
STEFANO
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spellingLocal unique name
Traditional Slavic environment- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar
Talianska výslovnosť: ste-fa-no, s prízvukom na prvej slabike.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Stefano Smith
3 + 1 = 4 syllables
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