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Stephen or Steven /ˈstiːvən/ is a masculine first name, derived from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stéfanos), in turn from the Greek word "στέφανος", meaning "wreath, crown, honour, reward", literally "that which surrounds or encompasses". In ancient Greece, a wreath was given to the winner of a contest (from which the crown, symbol of rulers derived). The use of the noun was first recorded in Homer's Iliad. The name is significant to Christians: according to the Book of Acts in the New Testament, Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death and is regarded as the first Christian martyr. The name has many variants, which include Stephan, Stevan, Stefan and Stevon.
In Middle English, the name Stephen or Stephan was pronounced as a bi-syllabic word — Step-hen or Step-han — much like a Scandinavian surname. Steve was pronounced as it is in Modern English. This etymological usage began a decline in the mid-19th century.
Steve is the common short form, while various diminutives such as Stevie and Ste are also used. Many family names are derived from Stephen: the most common are Stephens/Stevens and Stephenson/Stevenson (others include Stephen, Stephan, Staphan, Stefan, Stevin and Stever).
In the science fiction television series Stargate Atlantis, the Wraith are the original enemy alien species, first introduced in the pilot episode "Rising". In the series, they are a vampire-like telepathic race who feed on the "life-force" of humans, and are the dominant power in the Pegasus galaxy. The first season of Atlantis is focused on the main characters finding a way to survive an overwhelming attack by the Wraith. Although in the later seasons new enemies have taken some of the attention away from the Wraith, they remain a potent and ever-present threat to the Atlantis Expedition.
All of the named Wraith who have appeared on Stargate Atlantis are named by humans, as it is unknown whether wraith even have names. John Sheppard often gives captured Wraith amusing/generic Earth names. The majority of non-warrior male and female Wraith were played by the same actors, James Lafazanos and Andee Frizzell respectively. James Lafazanos left the show after season 2. Other male Wraith have been played by Christopher Heyerdahl (season 3 onwards), Jeffrey C. Robinson (season 2), Dan Payne (season 3), James Bamford (season 3), Brendan Penny (season 4), Tyler McClendon (season 5) and Neil Jackson (season 5).
Stephen is a masculine given name.
Stephen may also refer to:
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OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY By Jerry Sterner Directed by Marc Bruni November 23 – December 18, 2016 CLAIRE TOW STAGE IN THE C. NEWTON SCHENCK III THEATRE Tickets at longwharf.org or 203-787-4282
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OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY By Jerry Sterner Directed by Marc Bruni November 23 – December 18, 2016 CLAIRE TOW STAGE IN THE C. NEWTON SCHENCK III THEATRE Tickets at longwharf.org or 203-787-4282
Steve Routman has been in many LWT shows. Here he shares one of his memories from one of those shows. OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY By Jerry Sterner Directed by Marc Bruni November 23 – December 18, 2016 CLAIRE TOW STAGE IN THE C. NEWTON SCHENCK III THEATRE Tickets at longwharf.org or 203-787-4282
BIRDS OF PARADISE March 13, 2019 - Live at Feinstein's/54 Below Music by David Evans Lyrics by Winnie Holzman Book by David Evans & Winnie Holzman BAND: Larry Yurman (Musical Director/Piano), Mary Ann McSweeney (Bass), Joe Nero (Drums) Directed by Scott Schwartz Produced by Robert W. Schneider License the rights to perform Birds of Paradise on your stage from Music Theatre International. Visit mtishows.com or call (212) 541-4684. Filmed & Edited by FAMOUS IN NY - http://famousinny.com
OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY By Jerry Sterner Directed by Marc Bruni November 23 – December 18, 2016 CLAIRE TOW STAGE IN THE C. NEWTON SCHENCK III THEATRE Tickets at longwharf.org or 203-787-4282
OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY By Jerry Sterner Directed by Marc Bruni November 23 – December 18, 2016 CLAIRE TOW STAGE IN THE C. NEWTON SCHENCK III THEATRE Tickets at longwharf.org or 203-787-4282
Stephen or Steven /ˈstiːvən/ is a masculine first name, derived from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stéfanos), in turn from the Greek word "στέφανος", meaning "wreath, crown, honour, reward", literally "that which surrounds or encompasses". In ancient Greece, a wreath was given to the winner of a contest (from which the crown, symbol of rulers derived). The use of the noun was first recorded in Homer's Iliad. The name is significant to Christians: according to the Book of Acts in the New Testament, Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death and is regarded as the first Christian martyr. The name has many variants, which include Stephan, Stevan, Stefan and Stevon.
In Middle English, the name Stephen or Stephan was pronounced as a bi-syllabic word — Step-hen or Step-han — much like a Scandinavian surname. Steve was pronounced as it is in Modern English. This etymological usage began a decline in the mid-19th century.
Steve is the common short form, while various diminutives such as Stevie and Ste are also used. Many family names are derived from Stephen: the most common are Stephens/Stevens and Stephenson/Stevenson (others include Stephen, Stephan, Staphan, Stefan, Stevin and Stever).