English writer (1832-1904)
"Stephen was a famous English writer who lived from 1832 to 1904."
The first Christian martyr.
"Stephen was stoned to death in Acts 7, making him the first Christian martyr."
The name Stephen comes from the Latin Stephanus and Ancient Greek Stéphanos, originally meaning "crown" or "wreath." Its roots trace back to an Indo-European term for surrounding something, reflecting the idea of being encircled by honor.