Steven
A form of Stavros
Stavros — “the Cross”
Not a person's name but the Cross itself — kept on the Exaltation of the Precious Cross, 14 September.
It keeps the same day as the name it comes from — everything below is that name’s.
Origin
The story of Stavros
Stavros is not a saint's name but the Cross itself. Σταυρός means “cross,” and the name is kept on the Universal Exaltation of the Precious Cross — 14 September.
It is one of the few names the Greek world kept almost entirely to itself — a plain, upright word worn as a name.
“The Cross.”
onomasti · StavrosKey facts
Stavros at a glance
Variations
Forms & nicknames of the name
One name takes many forms — the formal, the everyday, the affectionate, and the spellings that travelled abroad. Each has its own page here, and all share the same day.
Greek forms
English & romanised
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Namesakes
Notable people named Stavros
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