Stefano is the Italian form of the masculine given

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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), ring name of Daniel Garcia Soto, professional wrestler * Stefano Borgia (1731–1804), Italian Cardinal, theologian, antiquarian, and historian *

Stefano Bertacco Stefano Bertacco (29 December 1962 – 14 June 2020) was an Italian politician who was an Italian Senator from 2014 until his death in 2020. Political career Bertacco first became a member of the Italian Senate when Elisabetta Casellati le ...

(1962–2020), Italian politician * Stefano Cagol (born 1969), Italian artist *

Stefano Casiraghi Stefano Casiraghi (8 September 1960 – 3 October 1990) was an Italian offshore powerboat racer, socialite, and businessman. He was the second husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco; he died during a racing accident defending his 1990 Class ...

(1960–1990), Italian socialite * Stefano Cavazzoni (1881–1951), Italian politician *

Stefano Erardi Stefano Erardi (1630–1716) was a Maltese painter whose works may be found in many churches around the Maltese Islands. His style has been described as either late Mannerist or Baroque. Biography Erardi was born in Valletta in 1630 to Sebasti ...

(1630–1716), Maltese painter * Stefano Garris (born 1979), German basketball player * Stefano Gualeni (born 1978), Italian game-designer * Stefano Guazzo (1530–1593), Italian writer * Stefano Langone (born 1989), singer, '' American Idol'' contestant, now known simply as Stefano *

Stefano Lilipaly Stefano Jantje Lilipaly (born 10 January 1990) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger and forward for Liga 1 club Borneo and the Indonesia national team. Club career Lilipaly played for Dutch amateur side RKSV DCG for three yea ...

(born 1990), Dutch-Indonesia footballer *

Stefano Lusignan Stefano Lusignan (1537–1590), also known as Étienne de Lusignan and Estienne de Lusignan, was a priest, scholar, and titular bishop of Venetian Cyprus who migrated to Italy and France. Life Lusignan was born in Nicosia, in Venetian Cyprus, ...

(1537–1590), writer and Catholic priest *

Stefano Mei Stefano Mei (born 3 February 1963 in La Spezia) is an Italian long-distance runner who specialized in the 5000 and 10000 metres. European champion on 10000 m in 1986. From 31 January 2021 he is the new president of Italian Athletics Federation ...

(born 1963), Italian long-distance runner *

Stefano Mori Stefano Umberto Tareno Mori (born January 16, 1985) is a former actor with Filipino people, Filipino and Italian people, Italian descent. He was also a former member of the band, JCS (band), JCS. Musical career Mori was part of the boyband t ...

(born 1985), Filipino-Italian actor and singer *

Stefano Petitti Stefano Petitti (born 2 September 1953) is an Italian judge. He has been Judge of the Constitutional Court of Italy since 10 December 2019. Petitti was born in Rome. He was elected to the Constitutional Court by the Court of Cassation on 28 Nove ...

(born 1953), Italian judge *

Stefano Pilati Stefano Pilati (born December 10, 1965 in Milan) is an Italian fashion designer. In 2017 he founded Random Identities, a ready-to-wear brand. From 2004 until 2012, Pilati was the head designer of Yves Saint Laurent. In late 2012 he left YSL to ...

(born 1965), Italian fashion designer *

Stefano Pioli Stefano Pioli (; born 20 October 1965) is an Italian football manager and a former footballer who played as a defender. He is the head coach at Serie A club AC Milan, whom he led to the Serie A title in 2022. Playing career Pioli, a native of ...

(born 1965), Italian footballer manager *

Stefano Podestà Stefano Podestà (born 1 August 1939) is a retired Italian academic. He was the vice-rector of Bocconi University in Milan before involving in politics. He served as the minister of university, scientific and technological research in the first ...

(born 1939), Italian academic and politician *

Stefano Righi Stefano Righi (born 9 September 1960), known professionally as Johnson Righeira, is an Italian singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and actor. He is best known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the Italo disco duo Righeira. Aft ...

(born 1960), Italian singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and actor *

Stefano Rosselli del Turco Stefano Rosselli del Turco, Marquis, (27 July 1877 – 18 August 1947) was an Italian chess player, writer and publisher. He was five times Italian champion and represented Italy in the Chess Olympiad seven times. He was a member of the famous Ros ...

(1877–1947), Italian chess player *

Stefano Sensi Stefano Sensi (; born 5 August 1995) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Monza, on loan from club Inter Milan, and the Italy national team. He began his career with Italian side Cesena in 2013, and was su ...

(born 1995), Italian footballer *

Stefano Siglienti Stefano Siglienti (1898 – 1971) was an Italian banker and politician who served as the minister of finance from 18 June until 12 December 1944. He held several banking posts until his death. Early life and education Hailed from intellectual b ...

(1898–1971), Italian banker and politician *

Stefano Sturaro Stefano Sturaro (; born 9 March 1993) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Genoa. Sturaro began his career with local club Sanremese, and was signed by Genoa in 2008. After four years in the Genoese youth s ...

(born 1993), Italian footballer *

Stefano Trespidi Stefano Trespidi (; born May 23, 1970) is an Italian opera stage director. Born in Verona, Italy, Trespidi grew up near the Arena di Verona, where he began acting and interning as a youth. He earned a law degree from University of Trento in Int ...

(born 1970), Italian opera stage director

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* Antonio Stefano Benni (1880–1945), Italian entrepreneur and politician

Fictional characters

Stefano DiMera Stefano DiMera is a fictional character from the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'', played by Joseph Mascolo. Created by Pat Falken Smith, Stefano was introduced on January 18, 1982 as the father of Tony DiMera ( Thaao Penghlis) looking to expa ...

, the main villain in ''

Days of Our Lives ''Days of Our Lives'' (also stylized as ''Days of our Lives''; simply referred to as ''Days'' or ''DOOL'') is an American television soap opera that streams on the streaming service Peacock. The soap, which aired on the American television net ...

'' * Stefano, the Italian sea lion in the 2012 comedy film '' Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted'' * Stefano Valentini, major antagonist in '' The Evil Within 2''

People with the surname Stefano

* Dario Stefano (born 1963), Italian politician *

Ippazio Stefano Ippazio Stefano (born 25 August 1945) is an Italian politician and physician. Stefano was born in Casarano, Italy. He was a member of the Left Ecology Freedom party, and he joined the Italian Left in 2017. Stefano was elected member of the Sena ...

(born 1945), Italian politician * Joey Stefano, 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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