Stephen

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Given name.alternative spelling: Steven
Given name.caption: Saint Stephen (detail) by Giacomo Cavedone
Given name.derived: ()
Given name.gender: Male
Given name.image: StStephen GiacomoCavedone.jpg
Given name.meaning: Wreath, crown, honour, reward, royalty, renown, fame
Given name.name: Stephen
Given name.nickname: Stevo, Steve, Stevie, Ste, Steph
Given name.origin: Greek
Given name.related names: Stephan, Stjepan, Ștefan, Stefan, Stepan, Stefano, Stefani, Steph, Stevo, Steffen, Sten, Swen, Étienne, Estêvão, Esteban, István, Stephanie (feminine form)
Given name.see also: Robert, Rudolph, Roger, Louis, Ludwig, Timothy, Waldemar, Vladimir

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Stephen or Steven is an English male first name. It is particularly significant to Christians, as it belonged to Saint Stephen (), an early disciple and deacon who, according to the Book of Acts, was stoned to death; he is widely regarded as the first martyr (or "protomartyr") of the Christian Church.