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Stéphane is the French form of the Latin Stephanus, itself derived from the Greek Stephanos, meaning crown or wreath. The name gained widespread Christian use through Saint Stephen, venerated as the first Christian martyr, whose story is recorded in the Acts of the Apostles. Stéphane has been a common masculine given name in French-speaking countries, particularly popular in the latter half of the twentieth century. Related forms include Étienne in older French tradition, Stefano in Italian, Esteban in Spanish, and Stefan across Germanic and Slavic languages.