Steffi
Steffi is a German diminutive of Stephanie, used as a given name in its own right.
The name gained international recognition through tennis champion Steffi Graf, who dominated women's tennis in the late 1980s and 1990s: Steffi won twenty-two Grand Slam titles.
tennis
Top competitor, or advocate
- forehandPalm-outward racket stroke
- Grand SlamAll four major titles
- WimbledonPremier grass-court championship
- US OpenAmerican tennis championship
French Open · Australian Open · serve · volley · ace · baseline · singles · doubles
nickname
Very small, or nickname form
- GermanCentral European language
- endearmentAffectionate word or phrase
- familiarKnown from experience
- informalRelaxed, not official
shortening · affectionate · casual · pet name
champion
Top competitor, or advocate
- forehandPalm-outward racket stroke
- Grand SlamAll four major titles
- WimbledonPremier grass-court championship
US Open · French Open · Australian Open · serve · volley · ace · baseline · singles · doubles · Olympics
diminutive
Very small, or nickname form
- GermanCentral European language
- endearmentAffectionate word or phrase
- familiarKnown from experience
informal · shortening · affectionate · casual · pet name