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    Stephen

    STEE-vun

    Greek (Stephanos)
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Crown; Wreath
    Origin
    Greek (Stephanos)
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Stephen appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 6:5.
    First appears in
    Acts — Acts and the early church
    Peak US usage
    1950s (1.02% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    Stephen's name — 'crown' — prophetically described his destiny. His courageous witness and gracious death remind us that the highest crown is not worn in this life but received in the presence of Christ.
    King James verses
    • Acts 6:5

      "And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost."

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