Sten
Meaning of Sten
Sten is a male name with origins in Scandinavia. It is pronounced as sten (/stɛn/) and has variations across different countries. In the United States, Sten has been given to newborn boys since at least 1945, with varying popularity throughout the years. It reached its peak in the 1980s when it ranked among the top 500 names for baby boys. Sten carries a strong and masculine connotation, making it an appealing choice for parents looking for a unique yet timeless name for their son.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as sten (/stɛn/)
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Notable People Named Sten
| Sten Sture the Elder was a prominent Swedish statesman and regent who played a key role in weakening the Kalmar Union and became the effective ruler of Sweden during his lifetime. |
| Sten Sture the Younger was a Swedish nobleman and regent of Sweden during the Kalmar Union era. |
| Sten Heckscher is a Swedish lawyer and Social Democratic politician. |
| Sten Konow was a renowned Norwegian Indologist and professor known for his expertise in Indian philology and Tibeto-Burmese languages. |
| Sten Malmquist was a renowned Swedish economist and statistician known for creating the Malmquist index. |
