About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Stephen, Steven
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
The Irish form of Stephen; used in Ireland from the early Christian period through devotion to the protomartyr.
The story behind Stiofán
Brought into Irish via the Christian cult of Saint Stephen; current especially in the medieval period.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; Gaelic Stephen.
Did you know?
The Gaelic form of Stephen.
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