Constantin

Meaning of Constantin

Originating from the Latin name Constantinus, Constantin is a strong and timeless name for baby boys. With its origins tracing back to ancient Rome, this name has a rich history and carries associations with strength, stability, and perseverance. The name Constantin has variations such as Constantine, but regardless of the spelling, it remains a powerful choice for parents seeking a classic and distinguished name for their son. The pronunciation of Constantin may vary depending on the language. In French, it is pronounced as kawn-stahn-TAN (/kɔ̃s.tɑ̃.tɛ̃/), in German as kohn-stahn-TEEN (/koːn.ʃtaːntiːn/), and in English as kon-stan-TEEN (/kənˈstæn.tin/). While not among the most popular names in recent years in the United States, Constantin still holds its own with a consistent presence among newborns over the decades.

Pronunciation

French

  • Pronunced as kawn-stahn-TAN (/kɔ̃s.tɑ̃.tɛ̃/)

German

  • Pronunced as kohn-stahn-TEEN (/koːn.ʃtaːntiːn/)

English

  • Pronunced as kon-stan-TEEN (/kənˈstæn.tin/)

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Notable People Named Constantin

Constantin Brâncuși was a Romanian sculptor, painter, and photographer known for his influential modernist sculptures and emphasis on clean geometrical lines in his art.
Constantin Brâncoveanu was the Prince of Wallachia from 1688 to 1714.
Constantin Tănase was a prominent Romanian actor and writer known for his contributions to the revue style of theater in Romania.
Constantin Angelescu briefly served as the ad interim Prime Minister of Romania for five days in December 1933.
Charles Constantin Pecqueur was a French economist, socialist theoretician, and politician who played a role in the Revolution of 1848 and had an influence on Karl Marx.
Constantin Lăcătușu - Constantin "Ticu" Lăcătușu is a Romanian mountain climber, geologist, and camera operator who was the first Romanian to reach the summit of Mount Everest, Broad Peak, and Cho Oyu.
Constantin Kluge (1912–2003) was a Russian-born painter known for his French landscapes and romantic scenes of Paris, who eventually settled in Paris and became a French citizen.
Constantin Grameni - Constantin "Dina" Grameni is a Romanian professional footballer known for playing as a midfielder for Liga I club Farul Constanța.
Carl Christian Constantin Hansen, a prominent figure in the Golden Age of Danish Painting, was known for his interest in literature and mythology, and his efforts to create national historical paintings based on Norse mythology.
Constantin Iancu was a Romanian footballer known for his role as a forward.
Dionysios Vourvachis, also known as Constantin Denis Bourbaki, was a Greek officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and the Greek War of Independence before being killed in 1827.
Constantin Nica - Constantin "Costi" Nica is a Romanian professional footballer known for playing as a right-back.
Constantin Cristian Dima is a Romanian professional footballer known for his role as a defender at Metaloglobus București.
Constantin Weriguine - Constantin Mikhailovich "Kot" Weriguine was a renowned Franco-Russian perfumer known for his contributions to Chanel and Bourjois.
Constantin Coandă was a Romanian soldier and politician.
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