Pronunciation | Russian: [kənstɐnʲˈtʲin] |
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Gender | Male |
Origin | |
Word/name | Latin |
Meaning | "constant, steadfast" [1] |
Other names | |
Nickname(s) | Costel, Costin, Konsti, Konsta, Konse, Kosti, Kosta, Kostya |
Derived | Constantinus [2] |
Related names | Constantinus, 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:
People bearing the name Konstantin include:
Alexander is a male given name of Greek origin. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history.
Konstantin Pavlovich was a grand duke of Russia and the second son of Emperor Paul I and Sophie Dorothea of Württemberg. He was the heir-presumptive for most of his elder brother Alexander I's reign, but had secretly renounced his claim to the throne in 1823. For 25 days after the death of Alexander I, from 19 November (O.S.)/1 December 1825 to 14 December (O.S.)/26 December 1825 he was known as His Imperial Majesty Konstantin I Emperor and Sovereign of Russia, although he never reigned and never acceded to the throne. His younger brother Nicholas became tsar in 1825. The succession controversy became the pretext of the Decembrist revolt.
Alexey, Alexei, Alexie or Aleksie, Aleksei, Aleksey, is a Russian and Bulgarian male first name deriving from the Greek Aléxios (Αλέξιος), meaning "Defender", and thus of the same origin as the Latin Alexius.
Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolayevich of Russia was the Emperor's Viceroy of Poland from 1862 to 1863.
Velikiy Knyaz Konstantin or Grand Duke Constantine may refer to:
Konstantin Romanov may refer to:
Grand Duke Konstantin Konstantinovich of Russia was a grandson of Emperor Nicholas I of Russia, and a poet and playwright of some renown. He wrote under the pen name "K.R.", initials of his given name and family name, Konstantin Romanov.
Konstantine is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
Prince Constantine Constantinovich of Russia, nicknamed Kostya by the family, was the third son and fourth child of Grand Duke Constantine Constantinovich of Russia by his wife Grand Duchess Elizabeth Mavrikievna of Russia.
Princess Tatiana Constantinovna of Russia was the third child and eldest daughter of Grand Duke Constantine Constantinovich of Russia and his wife, Princess Elisabeth of Saxe-Altenburg.
The Imperial Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky was an order of chivalry of the Russian Empire first awarded on 1 June [O.S. 21 May] 1725 by Empress Catherine I of Russia.
Konstantinos or Constantinos is a Greek male given name.
The House of Romanov was the second and last imperial dynasty to rule over Russia, reigning from 1613 until 1917.
Ivan is a Slavic male given name, connected with the variant of the Greek name Iōánnēs from Hebrew יוֹחָנָן Yôḥānnān meaning 'God is gracious'. It is associated worldwide with Slavic countries. The earliest person known to bear the name was the Bulgarian Saint Ivan of Rila.
Tatiana is a female name of Sabine-Roman origin that became widespread in Eastern Europe.
Constantine is a masculine and feminine given name and surname which is derived from the Latin name Constantinus, a hypocoristic of the first names Constans and Constantius, both meaning "constant, steadfast" in Latin. The popularity stems from the thirteen Roman and Byzantine emperors, beginning with Constantine the Great.
Makarov/Makarova (masculine/feminine) is a Russian patronymic surname that is derived from the male given name Makar and literally means Makar's.
Prince Konstantine Bagration of Mukhrani was a Georgian nobleman from the House of Mukhrani. A member of the Russian Imperial Guard, Konstantine fought with distinction and died in World War I - actions for which he posthumously received the Order of St. George, the highest military decoration of the Russian Empire. Konstantine was in a brief but controversial marriage with Princess Tatiana Constantinovna of Russia, a member of the Russian Imperial Family.
Kostin is a Russian masculine surname, its feminine counterpart is Kostina. The surname is derived from Kostya, a pet form of the male given name Konstantin, and literally means Kostya's. It may refer to:
The Fort Constantin (Russian: Форт «Константин», was a coastal artillery battery that covered southern waters of the fortified city of Kronstadt, Russia. The city is located on the Kotlin Island, Gulf of Finland, Baltic Sea. Currently the fort has no military use, the structures are in disarray, and the transport and tourism company Third Park tries to develop the territory as a tourist destination.