Konstantine

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/ˈkɒnstənˌtiːn/
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A male personal name from the Constantine family, associated with the idea of being constant or steadfast.

Examples

  • Please check whether Konstantine prefers the short form Kosta.
  • Several Georgian public figures have been named Konstantine.
  • Konstantine is a variant of Constantine.
  • The letter was signed by Konstantine.
  • Konstantine introduced himself at the conference.

Similar words

Constantin
Konstantinas
Constantine
Kostandin
Konstantinos
Constantino
Konstanty
Konstantin

Meanings

Usage

Konstantine should be written as a capitalized personal name. Use it for a person who bears that spelling, and use related forms such as Constantine or Konstantin only when those are the person's actual spelling.

Common mistakes

Konstantine should not be lowercased as konstantine or used as a common noun. The spelling is distinct from Constantine, so changing the initial K to C may change the name someone actually uses.

Etymology

A variant of Constantine and Konstantin, from Latin Constantinus, a name formed from constans, meaning constant or steadfast. The name spread widely through Christian and European naming traditions, especially because of Constantine the Great and later Greek, Slavic, and Georgian forms.

FAQ

What does Konstantine mean?

Konstantine is a masculine given name related to Constantine and Konstantin. Its roots are connected with the meaning constant or steadfast.

Is Konstantine a real name?

Yes. It is a real masculine given name and a variant in the Constantine and Konstantin name family.

Is Konstantine the same as Constantine?

They are related names, but they are different spellings. Use the spelling that belongs to the person or source.

Where does Konstantine come from?

It goes back through Constantine and Konstantin to Latin Constantinus, from constans, meaning constant or steadfast.

How do you pronounce Konstantine?

A common English pronunciation is /ˈkɒnstənˌtiːn/, roughly KON-stuhn-teen.

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