Konstantin

Associated with steadfastness via the Latin root meaning ‘constant’ or ‘steadfast’.

Konstantin is a masculine given name used across multiple European languages, especially in regions where the K-spelling is conventional. It reads as formal and traditional, and it’s easy to recognize even when transliterated or adapted between languages. Etymologically, Konstantin traces back to the Latin name Constantinus, built from Latin constans (‘constant, steadfast’). Because the name has traveled widely, you’ll see different conventional spellings depending on language—Konstantin and Constantin are two closely related forms that share the same Latin origin and meaning association. Pronunciation in English is often kon-stan-TEEN, though stress can vary by local usage. A practical tip is to state the preferred stress pattern up front and to note that nicknames like Kosta or Kostya appear in informal settings in some regions.

Etymology: From the Latin name Constantinus, related to Latin ‘constans’ meaning ‘constant, steadfast’. The spelling Konstantin is common in several European language traditions; Constantin is a closely related spelling in others.