Of Greek origin.
Steven is a Medieval variation of the name Stephen.
From the Greek name “Στέφανος”, (Stephanos), and the Greek word “στέφανος”, meaning wreath, crown.
Other forms of the name are: Steve, Stevie, Stef, Stepan, Steffen, Stefan, Stefano, Estevão, Esteban, Estevan, Teppo, Étienne, Stiofán, Stevo.
Famous bearers are Steven Spielberg, Steven Tyler, Steven Seagall, Steven Soderbergh, Steven Gerrard, Steve Biko, Steve Jobs, Steve McQueen, Steve Buscemi, Steve Carell, Steve Martin, Stevie Wonder, Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Steven Spielberg is one of Hollywood’s most known directors.
He is one of the most influential personalities of the film industry and he has made numerous critically acclaimed films, as a director, producer and writer.
Some of his films are considered as landmarks in the film industry, such as “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”, “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial”, “Jurassic Park”, “Schindler’s List”.