Stepove is a common toponym found in Ukraine, serving as the name for several different settlements within the country. The name is derived from an adjective form of the word "step," which refers to the vast, temperate grasslands known as the steppe.
Etymologically, the name Stepove is related to the Russian-language toponym Stepnoye. Because it is a common geographical designation for areas characterized by steppe terrain, multiple locations across the Ukrainian landscape share this name.