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The name István comes from the Greek name Stephanos. Stephanos means "crown" or "wreath." This Greek name was adopted into Latin as Stephanus. Over time, different languages changed Stephanus to fit their own sounds and grammar. In Hungarian, the "ph" sound often became "v," and the Latin ending "-us" was dropped or changed. This process resulted in István. István is a very common Hungarian name, largely due to Saint Stephen, the first King of Hungary. He was crowned in the year 1000 or 1001, and his reign was important for establishing Christianity in Hungary. Because of the King's importance, István became a popular name for boys. The name is primarily used in Hungary and among Hungarian communities in other countries. Common short forms of István include Pista and Pisti.