Constantine

Constantine is a masculine first name that is considered the English form of Constantin. This, in turn, is derived from the ancient Roman name Constantinus (Cōstantīnus).

What does the name Constantine mean?

The name Constantine is a masculine first name that is considered a variant of Constantin in English. Its origin lies in the Roman name Constantinus (Cōstantīnus). The meaning of the name can be translated into English as 'the steadfast', 'the constant', and 'the resolute'. It has its roots in Latin, derived from the word cōnstāns, which stands for 'to stand firm', 'steadfast', 'firm', 'constant', 'determined', and 'persistent'. Other variants include Constant, Constante, Constantinus, Constans, Constanz, Constantinos, Constantino, Constantijn, Constandino, Konstantin, Konstantinos, Konstanty, Konstandin, Konstantas, Konstantinas, and Konstantino. The name gained prominence through the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, who was the first emperor to adopt Christianity.

Where does the name Constantine come from?

The name Constantine has its roots in Latin and means 'the steadfast'.

How do you pronounce Constantine?

The pronunciation of Constantine consists of four syllables that are clearly rhythmically structured. It is usually pronounced as 'Con-stan-ti-ne' [ˈkɒnstəntaɪ̯n] or, in a Germanized form, as [kɔnstanˈtiːnə]. The pronunciation alternates between dense consonant clusters and open vowels. The stressed syllable with a long 'i' gives the name a special radiance and height. This makes the name sound majestic and self-assured, with a tone that is historically deep and monumentally present.

When is the name day of Constantine?

The name day for Constantine is celebrated on May 21 and 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Constantine is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2008, when it reached 1,535th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 50 times, placing it at 3,501st in this ten-year statistic. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,273rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Con / Conny / Consti / Conti

Similar first names

Famous people

• Adrian Constantine Anson (Baseball player from the USA)
• Constantine Anthony Michael (Australian cricketer)
• Constantine Madden (Antagonist from the book 'Magisterium')
• Constantine Walter Benson (Biologist from the USA)
• Demetrius Constantine Dounis (Greek violinist)
• John Constantine (Exorcist in the film Constantine (portrayed by Keanu Reeves))
• John Constantine Unitas (American football player)
• John Henry Constantine Whitehead (English mathematician)
• Joseph Ignatius Constantine Clarke (Irish writer)
• Nick Constantine Maniatty (Singer from the USA)
• Nick Constantine Mariatty (American singer)
• Paul Constantine Pappas (Writer from the USA)