Swedish

Stellan

Pronounced STEL-anShare

Meaning: Meaning uncertain; possibly linked with calm

  • Boy
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Stellan is an established Swedish name with an unsettled derivation. A connection with a Norse word for calm has been proposed, but it should not be presented as a certain translation.

Nicknames

  • Stell

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

  • Soft
  • Modern
  • Works everywhere

Origins

Stellan comes from Swedish.

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