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Fact sheet

Name
Constancia
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

The girl's name Constancia is the Spanish and, in the form Constância, the Portuguese variant of the name Constanze. The meaning of the name is 'the Persistent' or 'the Steadfast,' derived from the Latin word constans, which stands for 'persistent, steadfast.'

What does the name Constancia mean?

Constancia is a Spanish and, in the spelling Constância, Portuguese form of Constanze. The name means 'the Persistent' or 'the Steadfast' and originates from the Latin word constans, which means 'persistent, steadfast.' Another Spanish variant is Constanza, while the Portuguese and Catalan variant is Constanca. Other forms include Constance (English, French), Costanza (Italian), and Konstanze (German).

Where does the name Constancia come from?

The female name Constancia has Latin roots and means 'the Persistent' or 'the Steadfast.' It is derived from the Latin word constans, which means 'persistent, steadfast.' The languages in which this name occurs are Portuguese and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Constancia?

The pronunciation of Constancia is four syllables and harmonious. It is pronounced as 'Kon-stan-zi-a' [kɔnˈstantsi̯a], with the third syllable emphasized. The clear consonants provide structure and stability. The ending -ia adds brightness to the sound and gives it a certain expansiveness. Thus, Constancia appears dignified and melodic - powerful, feminine, and meaningful.

When is the name day of Constancia?

The name day of Constancia is celebrated on February 18th in honor of Saint Constantia.

Popularity

In Germany, Constancia is a common first name. In 2012, it reached 1,945th place on the list of the most popular female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, the name was given about 20 times, placing it at 7,669th. However, in the last ten years, no child has been named this way. Regarding the global popularity and frequency of Constancia, there are recent rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Famous people

  • Constancia Nery (American painter)

Frequently asked questions about the name Constancia

What is the origin of the name Constancia?

Constancia has Latin roots and is a form of the name Constanze. It is used in the Spanish and Portuguese languages.

What does the name Constancia mean?

The name Constancia means 'the Persistent' or 'the Steadfast' and is derived from the Latin word constans, which means 'persistent' or 'steadfast.'

How popular is the name Constancia?

Constancia is known in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, but it is not very widespread. However, it enjoys a certain popularity in some regions.

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