Estevão

Meaning & Etymology

Crown

Crown

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning ‘crown’ or ‘wreath’, which was later adopted into Latin as Stephanus and then into Portuguese as Estevão.

Linguistic family: Indo-European > Romance > Western > Ibero-Romance

Cultural context

In São Tomé and Príncipe, Estevão is a name that reflects the country’s colonial Portuguese heritage. It is commonly used within the Christian community and is associated with the biblical figure Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr.

Symbolism

The name Estevão symbolises honour and leadership, as the crown is often a symbol of authority and distinction. It also carries connotations of martyrdom and sacrifice due to its biblical association with Saint Stephen.

Related names

• Stephanos (Greek)
• Stefano (Italian)
• Étienne (French)
• Esteban (Spanish)