Many surnames are derived from the first name, including Stephens, Stevens, Stephenson, and Stevenson, all of which mean "Stephen's (son)". In modern times the name has sometimes …

Feb 13, 2024 · Stephen’s speech was an indictment against Israel and their failure as the chosen people of God who had been given the law, the holy things, and the promise of the Messiah. …

Nov 20, 2020 · From the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "crown, wreath", more precisely "that which surrounds". Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death, as …

59 While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” 60 Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.”

Oct 26, 2025 · Stephen, also spelled Steven, is a strong and likable classic, with the he's-a-great-guy short form Steve. Though not as well-used or fashionable as it was in its heyday -- it was a …

Stephen is an English form of the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning “crown,” “garland,” or “that which surrounds,” originally tied to the victor’s wreath in ancient Greek …

Stephen is a time-honoured classic with roots in the Greek word “stéphanos,” meaning “crown” or “wreath”—the very symbol of victory that, in an Indian wedding, might echo the sweet-scented …

The name Stephen has its roots in ancient Greece and comes from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos), which means “crown” or “wreath.” It was a popular name in the Byzantine Empire …

Stephen (Greek: Στέφανος, romanized: Stéphanos; c. AD 5 – c. 34) is traditionally venerated as the protomartyr or first martyr of Christianity. [2] . According to the Acts of the Apostles, he was …

Stephen was born in New York City, New York, to Theresa (Volmer) and Eugene Lang, a prominent businessperson and philanthropist. He is of Hungarian Jewish-German Jewish …