steven

/ˈstiːvən/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Stevene, Steven, from Anglo-Norman Estievne, Estievene, from Latin Stephanus, from Ancient Greek Στέφανος (Stéphanos), from στέφανος (stéphanos, “crown, wreath”), from στέφω (stéphō, “to put round, to surround”).

steven means A male given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Stephen. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 75 out of 100.

name

A male given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Stephen.“His first name was probably Steve or Ed. No, there were no more Steves or Eds in New York. They were now Steven or Edward, whether they were gay or straight. If they had money, they didn't have a nickname. Everybody was into high seriousness, so that now even dogs were named Humphrey and Raphael.”

noun

Voice, especially when loud or strong.“1566, William Addlington, translator, The Golden Asse, Apuleius […] whereby the little birds weening that the spring time had bin come, did chirp and sing in their steven melodiously […]”
A request, petition, prayer, or command.“To thee, lady, y make my moon; I praie thee heere my steuen.”
A time, occasion.“And that same nyght that the steavyn was sette betwyxte Segwarydes wyff and Sir Trystrames, so Kynge Marke armed and made hym redy ….”