Boy name
İstefanos name meaning
“wreath; crown of victory”
İstefanos means wreath or crown of victory. It is the Turkish spoken form of the Greek name Stephanos and is used for boys in Türkiye. A wreath presented to a victorious competitor in ancient Greece offers a concrete historical image for the source word's meaning.
What does İstefanos mean?
Wreath; crown of victory
In Turkish: çelenk; zafer tacı
İstefanos carries the image of a wreath awarded as a mark of honor or achievement in the ancient Greek world. It has a strong historical association with Saint Stephen, traditionally regarded as Christianity's first martyr. Stefan, Stefano, and Stephen belong to the same name family.
Origin of the name İstefanos
İstefanos is a Turkish rendering of Greek Stephanos. The source word denotes a wreath or crown worn on the head.
How to pronounce İstefanos
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /istefanos/ |
Is İstefanos a boy’s name?
Yes, İstefanos is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
İstefanos does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Names with related meanings
- Fatih♂Opener
- Cihangir♂World-conqueror
- Utku♂Victory, triumph and successful achievement
- Muzaffer♂Victorious
- Zafer♂Victory
- Fevzi♂Relating to success or victory
- Tevfik♂Enabling success
- Galip♂Victorious
- Fethi♂Relating to conquest or opening
- Nusret♂Help, support
- Behram♂A name associated with victory
- Vural♂Strike and take
FAQ about the name İstefanos
What is the meaning of İstefanos?
İstefanos means “wreath; crown of victory”. İstefanos is a Turkish rendering of Greek Stephanos. The source word denotes a wreath or crown worn on the head.
Is İstefanos a boy’s name?
Yes, İstefanos is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is İstefanos in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İstefanos nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İstefanos?
İstefanos is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does İstefanos have?
İstefanos has 4 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name İstefanos?
İstefanos does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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