Girl name
Steffi name meaning
“crown, wreath; crown of honor”
Steffi means “crown,” “wreath,” or “crown of honor.” Used for girls in Türkiye, it is a German affectionate short form of Stephanie or Stefanie, ultimately from Greek stephanos. A leaf wreath placed on the head illustrates its meaning, and Stefanija and Stefan share its root.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #2,388
What does Steffi mean?
Crown, wreath; crown of honor
In Turkish: taç, çelenk; onur tacı
Steffi illustrates a familiar short form that can become an independent given name. It shares its crown and wreath meaning with Stefanie, Stephanie, and Stefan; shortening the form does not create a separate etymology. The original image is an honorary wreath worn on the head, extending beyond the narrower idea of a royal crown.
Origin of the name Steffi
A German short and affectionate form of Stephanie or Stefanie. These names ultimately derive from Greek stephanos, crown or wreath.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Greek |
|---|---|
| Is Steffi in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | S |
How to pronounce Steffi
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /steffi/ |
Is Steffi a girl’s name?
Yes, Steffi is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Steffi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Names with related meanings
- Defne♀Bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree
- Fevziye♀Associated with success and deliverance
- Fethiye♀Associated with conquest or victory
- Naile♀One who attains or obtains
- Faize♀Successful, attaining victory
- Viktorya♀Victory
- Laura♀Laurel
- Victoria♀Victory
- Bernis♀Bringer of victory
- Fetiye♀Relating to conquest or victory
- Galibe♀Victorious
- Latoya♀Victory
Famous people named Steffi
- Steffi Ventura · b. 1891
FAQ about the name Steffi
What is the meaning of Steffi?
Steffi means “crown, wreath; crown of honor”. A German short and affectionate form of Stephanie or Stefanie. These names ultimately derive from Greek stephanos, crown or wreath.
Is Steffi a girl’s name?
Yes, Steffi is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Steffi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Steffi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Steffi?
Steffi is of European languages and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Steffi have?
Steffi has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Steffi?
Steffi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Steffi?
Notable people named Steffi include Steffi Ventura.
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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