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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Estefany

Estefany is the spelling variant of Estafani. The name Estefani in turn, is a shortened version of the Spanish name ‘Estefania,’ which has roots in the Catalan female name ‘Esteve’ and ultimately comes from the Greek name Stephen meaning ‘crown,’ ‘laurel,’ or ‘wreath.’

The name ‘Estefani’ is a Spanish alternative to the name ‘Stephanie,’ which is the feminine version of ‘Stephen.’ Stephen, as described in the New Testament’s Acts of the Apostles, was a deacon of the early Church in Jerusalem. His teachings caused anger among members of various synagogues, leading to accusations of blasphemy and a trial.

During the trial, he made a speech condemning the Jewish authorities who were judging him, ultimately leading to his death by stoning. Paul, a Christian apostle, later participated in Stephen’s martyrdom.

The Acts of the Apostles is the sole source of information about Stephen, and it mentions him as one of the Greek-speaking Hellenistic Jews chosen to participate in a more equitable distribution of welfare to Greek-speaking widows. Even in his dying moments, he prayed for his attackers. A symbol of a garland or olive branch represents Saint Stephen.

During the Middle Ages, it became common for Christians to give their children Biblical or holy names to safeguard them. Stephen was one of these names that gained popularity during this time, and sometimes male names would be adapted into feminine versions. The name Stephanie became especially popular in the United States compared to other English-speaking countries.

The commonly used pronunciation of Estefany is ehs-teh-fa-NEE. However, there are variations of the name, including Estéfani, Estevani, Estefanie, and Estephani.