Stefek

Stefek is a Polish pet form and diminutive of Stefan, which derives from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning crown or wreath. The Greek name gained widespread use throughout Christian Europe largely through Saint Stephen, venerated as the first Christian martyr. Stefek functions as an affectionate or informal variant used in Polish-speaking communities, with the full form Stefan and its cognates Stephen, Steven, and Étienne found across many European languages.