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The baby name Stefi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced STEF-ee (/ˈstɛfi/).

Stefi is English, Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, Greek
Pronunciation: STEF-ee (/ˈstɛfi/)

What is the meaning of the name Stefi ?

The baby name Stefi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced STEF-ee (/ˈstɛfi/).

Stefi is English, Greek in Origin.

Stefi is a chiefly feminine diminutive of Stephanie/Stefania, ultimately from Greek Stéphanos “crown, garland,” symbolizing honor and victory. The name traveled across Europe through the cult of Saint Stephen, giving rise to many local forms; Stefi emerged as an affectionate short form in Germanic, Slavic, and Greek contexts and, since the late 20th century, has occasionally been used as a standalone given name.

Variants and related nicknames include Steffi (German), Steffy/Steffie (English), Stefy (Italian/Spanish), Estefi (Spanish, from Estefanía), and Štefi (Croatian/Slovene). Longer cognates are Stephanie, Stefanie, Stefania, Stefanija, and Estefanía. While primarily feminine, Stefi can serve informally for male Stefan/Štefan in some Balkan usage. The single‑f spelling lends a sleek, contemporary feel, while preserving the classic “crown” meaning at its core.

Stefi has the following similar or variant Names

Stefi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
BG 0 #78 5 1,799
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
HU 0 #113 3 1,675
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
GR 0 #132 4 3,911
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
BG Girls 0 #140 86 3,559
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
UY 0 #180 3 2,477
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
AR 0 #188 6 2,915
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
GR Girls 0 #209 34 6,293
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
HU Girls 0 #220 6 3,308
AL Girls 0 #225 3 4,141
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
EC Girls 0 #229 11 3,650
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
HR Boys 0 #258 2 3,997
HR Girls 0 #273 17 3,687
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
AL Boys 0 #287 12 5,122
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
CZ Girls 0 #326 16 5,378
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
PL Girls 0 #360 5 5,096
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
France Girls 2003 #389 3 2,806
Austria Girls 0 #389 32 1,885
CL 0 #401 11 6,867
BO 0 #405 4 6,868
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
UY Girls 0 #465 46 6,731
AR Boys 0 #477 7 7,628
AR Girls 0 #485 115 8,289
CO 0 #507 4 7,768
PA Girls 0 #513 6 9,861
IR Girls 0 #517 14 8,334
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BO Girls 0 #597 15 9,488
SG Girls 0 #628 5 18,916
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
HK Girls 0 #647 4 16,104
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
IT 0 #652 63 4,183
CL Girls 0 #734 118 14,098
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
Germany Girls 0 #778 61 4,949
IT Girls 0 #823 766 9,415
PE Girls 0 #889 55 14,861
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #918 13 5,610
Spain Girls 0 #926 58 5,561
CO Girls 0 #957 122 16,140
CO Boys 0 #976 6 15,656
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,065 8 24,821
MX Girls 0 #1,137 47 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,231 6 25,928
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
IT Boys 0 #1,364 108 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Stefi is popular in 53 countries — most recent births per country:

France
AE
AL
AR
Austria

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People also ask about Stefi

Stefi is predominantly a girl's name.
Stefi is a 2 syllable name, pronounced STEF-ee (/ˈstɛfi/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Steffi, Stefie, Stefy, Stephi, Stephie and Steffie.
Yes — Stefi ranked #389 in France in 2003.