Meaning & History
Stefek is a Polish diminutive of Stefan, the Polish and Slavic form of Stephen. The root of the name, Stephen, derives from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos), meaning "crown, wreath" — more precisely "that which surrounds." Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, was a deacon stoned to death according to the Acts in the New Testament. His widespread veneration made the name common across the Christian world.
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