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Stephen IV
Prince of Moldavia
Reign20 April 1517 – 14 January 1527
Predecessor Bogdan III the One-Eyed
Successor Petru Rareș
Born1506
Died14 January 1527
Khotyn
Issue John III the Terrible
Dynasty Bogdan-Mușat
Father Bogdan III the One-Eyed
Religion Orthodox

Stephen IV of Moldavia ( Romanian: Ștefan IV), also called Ștefăniță (1506 – 14 January 1527) was Prince of Moldavia from 1517 to 1527. He succeeded to the throne as son of the previous ruler, Bogdan III cel Chior. Until 1523, he was under the regency of Luca Arbore, Gatekeeper of Suceava. He was the father of John III the Terrible.

Preceded by Prince of Moldavia
1517–1527
Succeeded by