Constance (name)

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Constance
Pronunciation /ˈkɒnstəns/
Gender Female
Origin
Word/name Latin
Meaning Constant
Other names
Related names Connie, Constancia, Constanza

Constance is a female given name that derives from Latin and means "constant." Variations of the name include Connie, Constancia, and Constanze.

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