Stephani

Stephani is an English feminine given name that emerged as a streamlined spelling variant of Stephanie, itself derived from the Latin Stephania, a feminine form of Stephanus. The ultimate root is the Greek name Stephanos, meaning crown or wreath, from the verb stephein, to encircle or wreathe. The name gained widespread use in the Christian tradition through Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, whose legacy helped spread Stephanus and its derivatives across Europe. Related forms include Stephanie, Stefanie, Stefani, and Stephania.