Standard spelling
斯蒂芬
Sī dì fēn
The standard Chinese spelling of Stephen.
- 斯
- a common name sound
- 蒂
- a common name sound
- 芬
- fragrance
The version used for Stephen in Chinese books, films and news.
Stephen in Chinese
In Chinese, Stephen is written 斯蒂芬 (Sī dì fēn), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 思帆 (Sī fān): a Chinese-style name meaning thoughtful, setting sail.
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斯蒂芬
Sī dì fēn
Stephen
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
思帆
Sī fān
A Chinese-style name meaning thoughtful, setting sail.
- 思
- thoughtful, reflective
- 帆
- sail
Keeps the “Ste-” sound of Stephen, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
冠
Guān
A single character meaning crown, the meaning of Stephen itself.
- 冠
- crown
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Stephen comes from.
Stephen comes from the Greek stephanos, meaning “crown” or “wreath”. Saint Stephen is honoured as the first Christian martyr.
Famous Stephens in Chinese
- Stephen Currybasketball player斯蒂芬·库里
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 斯蒂芬 (Sī dì fēn) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Stephen.
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斯Metal蒂Wood芬Wood
斯蒂芬 carries Metal and Wood. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Metal or Wood; if it needs Fire, Earth or Water, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Stephen mean?
Stephen comes from the Greek stephanos, meaning “crown” or “wreath”. Saint Stephen is honoured as the first Christian martyr.
How do you say Stephen in Chinese?
Stephen is written 斯蒂芬 and pronounced Sī dì fēn. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Stephen in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 思帆 mean?
思帆 (Sī fān) is a Chinese-style name for Stephen: a Chinese-style name meaning thoughtful, setting sail. 思 means “thoughtful, reflective”, 帆 means “sail”.
Which version of Stephen is best for a tattoo?
斯蒂芬 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 思帆 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.