Konstantin
Meaning of Konstantin
Originating from the Greek name Konstantinos, Konstantin is a strong and timeless name for baby boys. The name is derived from the Greek word "konstantos," meaning "steadfast" or "constant." It has been widely used across different cultures and languages, including German and Russian. In German, it is pronounced as kawn-STAHN-teen (/kɔnˈʃtaːntiːn/), while in Russian, it is pronounced as kawn-STAN-teen (/kɔnˈstæntiːn/). Variations of the name include Constantine and Constantin. Konstantin has a rich historical background and is associated with numerous notable figures throughout history. Despite its popularity varying over the years, Konstantin remains a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name that embodies strength and perseverance.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as kawn-STAHN-teen (/kɔnˈʃtaːntiːn/)
Russian
- Pronunced as kawn-STAN-teen (/kɔnˈstæntiːn/)
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Notable People Named Konstantin
| Konstantin Stanislavski was a prominent Soviet Russian theatre practitioner known for his influential "system" of actor training and rehearsal technique. |
| Konstantin Konstantinovich Rokossovsky was a distinguished Soviet and Polish military leader, serving as Marshal of the Soviet Union and Poland, and playing a significant role as a Red Army commander during World War II. |
| Konstantin Eduardovich Tsiolkovsky was a pioneering Russian and Soviet rocket scientist who greatly influenced modern rocketry and astronautics. |
| Konstantin Yurievich Khabensky is a Russian actor, director, and philanthropist known for his work in stage and film. |
| Konstantin Petrovich Nechaev was an Imperial Russian Army officer and White movement leader who commanded a large Russian mercenary army in China from 1924 to 1929, and later became a White émigré community leader in Manchuria before being executed by Soviet authorities in 1946. |
| Sir Konstantin Sergeevich Novoselov is a Russian-British physicist known for his Nobel Prize-winning work on graphene and holds professorships at the National University of Singapore and the University of Manchester. |
| Konstantin Petrovich Pobedonostsev was a prominent Russian jurist and statesman known for his influential role as an adviser to three Russian emperors and as the Ober-Procurator of the Most Holy Synod. |
| Konstantin Aleksandrovich Umansky was a versatile Soviet diplomat, editor, journalist, and artist. |
| Konstantin Vassiljev is a prominent Estonian professional footballer known for his role as an attacking midfielder and captaincy of both Meistriliiga club Flora and the Estonia national team. |
| Konstantin von Höfler was a German historian, publicist, anti-nationalist politician, and poet. |
| Konstantin Alekseyevich Korovin was a prominent Russian Impressionist painter. |
| Konstantin Josef Jireček was a prominent Austro-Hungarian Czech historian, politician, and diplomat known for his contributions to Balkanology and Byzantine studies, as well as his extensive writings on Bulgarian and Serbian history. |
| Konstantin Alexander Wecker is a versatile German Liedermacher known for his work as a singer-songwriter, composer, author, and actor. |
| Konstantin Petrovich Feoktistov was a Russian engineer and cosmonaut in the Soviet space program. |
| Konstantin Anatolyevich Krylov was a prominent Russian nationalist writer, journalist, and philosopher. |
