 | This article needs more citations. (October 2025) |
| Pronunciation | Russian: [kənstɐnʲˈtʲin] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Latin |
| Meaning | "constant, steadfast" |
| Other names | |
| Nicknames | Costel, Costin, Konsti, Konsta, Konse, Kosti, Kosta, Kostya |
| Derived | Constantinus |
| Related names | Constantinus, Constantine, Konstantine, Kostandin |
Konstantin (Cyrillic: Константин) is a given name and sometimes a surname. It is used in some European languages, such as Bulgarian, Russian, Estonian, and German.
"Konstantin" is derived from the Latin name Constantinus (Constantine).
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 "constant" or "steadfast".
There are variations of the name throughout European cultures:
People bearing the name Konstantin include:
