The name Steáfán, if the fadas are included, seems to be unique to Steáfán Hannigan, at least in googledom.
The usual Irish version of Stephen is Stiofán.
I would have expected Steáfán to be pronounced something like SHTAW-fawn, but here's the man himself at 0:49 ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRbGVKzLJTM
... telling us "Hi, I'm Steáfán!" and pronouncing it STEFF-'n.
Anybody know why he got this unique name?
Steáfán Hannigan's name
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This is not a "translation forum," per se, though translation requests may occasionally be honored at the discretion of the moderators. If you're seeking a one-time translation for something like a tattoo, engraving, wedding vow, or other such purpose, we strongly recommend that you visit our friends at ILF: http://irishlearner.awyr.com
Steáfán Hannigan's name
Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum viditur. (Anything is more impressive if you say it in Latin)