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|pronunciation = {{IPA-ru|kənstɐnʲˈtʲin|lang}}
|pronunciation = {{IPA|ru|kənstɐnʲˈtʲin|lang}}
|gender = Male
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|meaning = "constant, steadfast" <ref>[http://www.mfnames.com/mnames/c/origin-and-meaning-of-constantinus.htm MFnames.com - Origin and Meaning of Constantinus]</ref>
|meaning = "constant, steadfast" <ref>[http://www.mfnames.com/mnames/c/origin-and-meaning-of-constantinus.htm MFnames.com - Origin and Meaning of Constantinus]</ref>
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|derived = Constantinus<ref>[http://www.mfnames.com/mnames/c/origin-and-meaning-of-constantin.htm MFnames.com - Origin and Meaning of Constantin]</ref>
|derived = Constantinus<ref>[http://www.mfnames.com/mnames/c/origin-and-meaning-of-constantin.htm MFnames.com - Origin and Meaning of Constantin]</ref>
|nickname = Costel, Costin, Konsti, Konsta, Konse, Kosti, Kosta, Kostya
|nickname = Costel, Costin, Konsti, Konsta, Konse, Kosti, [[Kosta (given name)|Kosta]], Kostya
|origin = Latin
|origin = Latin
|related names = [[Constantine (name)|Constantinus]], [[Constantine (name)|Constantine]], [[Konstantine]], [[Kostandin]]
|related names = [[Constantine (name)|Constantinus]], [[Constantine (name)|Constantine]], [[Konstantine]], [[Kostandin]]
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The first name '''Konstantin''' ({{Cyrl|Константин}}) is a derivation from the [[Latin]] name ''[[Constantinus (name)|Constantinus]]'' ([[Constantine (name)|Constantine]]) in some [[Languages of Europe|European languages]], such as [[Russian language|Russian]], [[Estonian language|Estonian]] and [[German language|German]]. As a [[Christianity|Christian]] [[given name]], it refers to the memory of the Roman emperor [[Constantine the Great]]. A number of notable persons in the [[Byzantine Empire]], and (via mediation by the Christian [[Eastern Orthodox Church]]) in [[History of Russia|Russian history]] and earlier [[Early East Slavs|East Slavic history]] are often referred to by this name.
The first name '''Konstantin''' ({{Cyrl|Константин}}) is a derivation from the [[Latin]] name ''[[Constantinus (name)|Constantinus]]'' ([[Constantine (name)|Constantine]]) in some [[Languages of Europe|European languages]], such as Greek, [[Russian language|Russian]], [[Estonian language|Estonian]] and [[German language|German]]. As a [[Christianity|Christian]] [[given name]], it refers to the memory of the Roman emperor [[Constantine the Great]]. A number of notable persons in the [[Byzantine Empire]], and (via mediation by the Christian [[Eastern Orthodox Church]]) in [[History of Russia|Russian history]] and earlier [[Early East Slavs|East Slavic history]] are often referred to by this name.


"Konstantin" means "firm, constant".
"Konstantin" means "firm, constant".
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* Константин (Konstantin) in [[Russian language|Russian]] (diminutive Костя/Kostya), Bulgarian (diminutives Косьо/Kosyo, Коце/Kotse) and Serbian
* Константин (Konstantin) in [[Russian language|Russian]] (diminutive Костя/Kostya), Bulgarian (diminutives Косьо/Kosyo, Коце/Kotse) and Serbian
* Костянтин (Kostiantyn) in [[Ukrainian language|Ukrainian]] (diminutive Костя/Kostya)
* Костянтин (Kostiantyn) in [[Ukrainian language|Ukrainian]]
* Канстанцін (Kanstantsin) in [[Belarusian language|Belarusian]]
* Канстанцін (Kanstantsin) in [[Belarusian language|Belarusian]]
* Konstantinas in [[Lithuanian language|Lithuanian]]
* Konstantinas in [[Lithuanian language|Lithuanian]]
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* Konstanty in [[Polish language|Polish]] (diminutive Kostek)
* Konstanty in [[Polish language|Polish]] (diminutive Kostek)
* Constantin in [[Romanian language|Romanian]] (diminutive Costel), French
* Constantin in [[Romanian language|Romanian]] (diminutive Costel), French
* Constantino in [[Spanish language|Spanish]]
* Konstandin/Konstantin in [[Albania]] (usually among Orthodox people)
* Konstandin/Konstantin in [[Albania]] (usually among Orthodox people)
* Κωνσταντῖνος (Kōnstantînos) in [[Greek language|Greek]] (diminutives include Kostas, Kostakis, Kostîs, Ntînos, Dînos)
* Κωνσταντῖνος (Kōnstantînos) in [[Greek language|Greek]] (diminutives include Kostas, Kostakis, Kostîs, Ntînos, Dînos)
* Considine in [[Irish language|Irish]]
* Considine in [[Irish language|Irish]]
* Còiseam in [[Scottish Gaelic]].
* Còiseam in [[Scottish Gaelic]]
* კოტე (Kote) in [[Georgian language|Georgia]]
* კოტე (Kote) in [[Georgian language|Georgia]]


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*[[Konstantin Chernenko]] (1911–1985), Soviet politician, General Secretary of the Communist Party
*[[Konstantin Chernenko]] (1911–1985), Soviet politician, General Secretary of the Communist Party
*[[Konstantin Dobrev]] (born 1974), Bulgarian badminton player
*[[Konstantin Dobrev]] (born 1974), Bulgarian badminton player
*[[Konstantin Ernst]], Russian media manager, producer and TV host
*[[Konstantin Feoktistov]] (1926–2009), Soviet cosmonaut
*[[Konstantin Feoktistov]] (1926–2009), Soviet cosmonaut
*[[Konstantin Grigorishin]] (born 1965), Ukrainian billionaire businessman
*[[Konstantin Grigorishin]] (born 1965), Ukrainian billionaire businessman
*[[Konstanty Kalinowski]] (1838–1864), 19th-century revolutionary who was one of the leaders of the [[January Uprising]] in Congress Poland
*[[Konstanty Kalinowski]] (1838–1864), 19th-century revolutionary who was one of the leaders of the [[January Uprising]] in Congress Poland
*[[Konstantin Khanin]], Russian mathematician
*[[Konstantin Khanin]], Russian mathematician
*[[Konstantin Klein]] (born 1991), German basketball player
*[[Konstantin Koltsov]], Belarusian hockey player (1981–2024)
*[[Konstantin Konik]] (1873–1936), Estonian politician and surgeon
*[[Konstantin Konik]] (1873–1936), Estonian politician and surgeon
*[[Konstantin Korovin]] (1861–1939), Russian painter
*[[Konstantin Korovin]] (1861–1939), Russian painter
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*[[Konstantin Leontiev]] (1831–1891), Russian philosopher
*[[Konstantin Leontiev]] (1831–1891), Russian philosopher
*[[Konstantin Märska]] (1896–1951), Estonian cinematographer
*[[Konstantin Märska]] (1896–1951), Estonian cinematographer
*[[Konstantin Mihailović]] Serbian soldier and author of a memoir of his time as a Janissary in the army of the Ottoman Empire
*[[Konstantin Nahk]] (born 1975), Estonian football player
*[[Konstantin Nahk]] (born 1975), Estonian football player
*[[Konstantin von Neurath]] (1873–1956), German diplomat
*[[Konstantin von Neurath]] (1873–1956), German diplomat
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**[[Prince Constantine Constantinovich of Russia]] (1891–1918), prince of Russia
**[[Prince Constantine Constantinovich of Russia]] (1891–1918), prince of Russia
*[[Konstantin Rudnev]] (1911–1980), Soviet politician
*[[Konstantin Rudnev]] (1911–1980), Soviet politician
*[[Konstantin Sats]] (born 1982), Russian alpine skier
*[[Konstantin Shvedchikov]] (1884–1952), Soviet official
*[[Konstantin Shvedchikov]] (1884–1952), Soviet official
*[[Konstantin Stanislavsky]] (1863–1938), Russian actor and theater director
*[[Konstantin Stanislavsky]] (1863–1938), Russian actor and theater director
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[[Category:Russian masculine given names]]
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Latest revision as of 18:18, 22 November 2024

See also: Constantine (name)
Konstantin
PronunciationRussian: [kənstɐnʲˈtʲin]
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameLatin
Meaning"constant, steadfast" [1]
Other names
Nickname(s)Costel, Costin, Konsti, Konsta, Konse, Kosti, Kosta, Kostya
DerivedConstantinus[2]
Related namesConstantinus, Constantine, Konstantine, Kostandin

The first name Konstantin (Cyrillic: Константин) is a derivation from the Latin name Constantinus (Constantine) in some European languages, such as Greek, Russian, Estonian and German. As a Christian given name, it refers to the memory of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great. A number of notable persons in the Byzantine Empire, and (via mediation by the Christian Eastern Orthodox Church) in Russian history and earlier East Slavic history are often referred to by this name.

"Konstantin" means "firm, constant".

There is a number of variations of the name throughout European cultures:

  • Константин (Konstantin) in Russian (diminutive Костя/Kostya), Bulgarian (diminutives Косьо/Kosyo, Коце/Kotse) and Serbian
  • Костянтин (Kostiantyn) in Ukrainian
  • Канстанцін (Kanstantsin) in Belarusian
  • Konstantinas in Lithuanian
  • Konstantīns in Latvian
  • Konstanty in Polish (diminutive Kostek)
  • Constantin in Romanian (diminutive Costel), French
  • Constantino in Spanish
  • Konstandin/Konstantin in Albania (usually among Orthodox people)
  • Κωνσταντῖνος (Kōnstantînos) in Greek (diminutives include Kostas, Kostakis, Kostîs, Ntînos, Dînos)
  • Considine in Irish
  • Còiseam in Scottish Gaelic
  • კოტე (Kote) in Georgia

People bearing the name Konstantin include:

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References

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  1. ^ MFnames.com - Origin and Meaning of Constantinus
  2. ^ MFnames.com - Origin and Meaning of Constantin
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