Stefano is the

Italian Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, an ethnic group or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance language *** Regional Ita ...

form of the masculine given name Στέφανος (Stefanos, Stephen). The name is of Greek origin, Στέφανος, meaning a person who made a significant achievement and has been crowned. In Orthodox Christianity the achievement is in the realm of virtues, αρετές, therefore the name signifies a person who had triumphed over passions and gained the relevant virtues. In Italian, the stress falls usually on the first syllable, (an exception is the Apulian surname ''Stefano'', ); in English it is often mistakenly placed on the second, .

People with the given name Stefano

Stefano (wrestler) Daniel García Soto is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler best known by his ring name Stefano. Soto wrestles for promotions across Puerto Rico including International Wrestling Association, World Wrestling Council and New Wrestling Stars. S ...

, ring name of Daniel Garcia Soto, professional wrestler *

Stefano Borgia Stefano Borgia (3 December 1731 – 1804) was an Italian Cardinal, theologian, antiquarian, and historian. Life Cardinal Borgia belonged to a well known family of Velletri, where he was born, and was a member of the collateral branch of House ...

(1731–1804), Italian Cardinal, theologian, antiquarian, and historian * Stefano Bertacco (1962–2020), Italian politician *

Stefano Cagol Stefano Cagol (Trento, September 11, 1969) is an Italian contemporary artist living in Italy, Germany and Norway. He works with Video art, video, photography and Installation art, installation and performance art in the fields of Conceptual Art, c ...

(born 1969), Italian artist * Stefano Casiraghi (1960–1990), Italian socialite *

Stefano Cavazzoni Stefano Cavazzoni (1881–1951) was an Italian politician who served as the minister of labour between October 1922 and April 1923. He was also a member of the parliament and senate. Biography Cavazzoni was born in Guastalla, Reggio Emilia, on 1 ...

(1881–1951), Italian politician * Stefano Erardi (1630–1716), Maltese painter *

Stefano Garris Stefano "Nino" Garris (born 21 April 1979) is a German former professional basketball player. He was born in West Germany to an Italian mother and an African American father. Garris was capped for the German national team 72 times. His greates ...

(born 1979), German basketball player * Stefano Gualeni (born 1978), Italian game-designer * Stefano Guazzo (1530–1593), Italian writer * Stefano Langone (born 1989), singer, ''

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'' contestant, now known simply as Stefano * Stefano Lilipaly (born 1990), Dutch-Indonesia footballer * Stefano Lusignan (1537–1590), writer and Catholic priest * Stefano Mei (born 1963), Italian long-distance runner * Stefano Mori (born 1985), Filipino-Italian actor and singer * Stefano Petitti (born 1953), Italian judge * Stefano Pilati (born 1965), Italian fashion designer * Stefano Pioli (born 1965), Italian footballer manager * Stefano Podestà (born 1939), Italian academic and politician * Stefano Righi (born 1960), Italian singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and actor * Stefano Rosselli del Turco (1877–1947), Italian chess player * Stefano Sensi (born 1995), Italian footballer * Stefano Siglienti (1898–1971), Italian banker and politician * Stefano Sturaro (born 1993), Italian footballer * Stefano Trespidi (born 1970), Italian opera stage director

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Antonio Stefano Benni Antonio Stefano Benni (18 April 1880 – 27 December 1945) was an Italian entrepreneur and politician who served as President of the General Confederation of Italian Industry from 1923 until 1934. Biography His father, a financial intendant, di ...

(1880–1945), Italian entrepreneur and politician

Fictional characters

* Stefano DiMera, the main villain in '' Days of Our Lives'' * Stefano, the Italian sea lion in the 2012 comedy film '' Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted'' * Stefano Valentini, major antagonist in ''

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People with the surname Stefano

* Dario Stefano (born 1963), Italian politician * Ippazio Stefano (born 1945), Italian politician *

Joey Stefano Joey Stefano (born Nicholas Anthony Iacona Jr.; January 1, 1968 – November 21, 1994) was an American pornographic actor who appeared in gay pornographic films. Career Born Nicholas Anthony Iacona Jr., Stefano grew up in Chester, Pennsylvania. ...

, stage name of American pornographic actor (a.k.a. Tony Stefano, 1968–1994), Nicholas Iacona Jr. * Joseph Stefano (1922–2006), American screenwriter

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People with the surname Stefano

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