Stefani (name)

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Stefani is a name of Greek and Italian origin. [1]

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  1. Hanks, Patrick, ed. (8 May 2003). Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. p. 403. ISBN   9780199771691 . Retrieved 27 June 2017.