Konstantinos

Meaning of Konstantinos

Konstantinos is a distinguished male name of Greek origin, pronounced as "kawn-STAHN-tee-nos" (/kɔnstɑnˈtinɔs/). This classic name carries a rich historical and cultural heritage, often associated with the Byzantine Emperor Constantine the Great, who played a pivotal role in the spread of Christianity. Variations of the name include Konstantin and Constantine, each maintaining the regal and timeless essence of its Greek roots. In the United States, the name Konstantinos has seen modest but consistent use over several decades. It reached its peak popularity in 1977 with 58 occurrences, ranking at 1143. Though its usage has fluctuated since then, it remains a beloved choice for parents seeking a strong, historically significant name for their sons. The enduring appeal of Konstantinos lies in its powerful sound and deep cultural significance, making it a meaningful choice for any child.

Pronunciation

Greek

  • Pronunced as kawn-STAHN-tee-nos (/kɔnstɑnˈtinɔs/)

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Notable People Named Konstantinos

Konstantinos Karamanlis - Konstantinos G. Karamanlis was a prominent Greek politician who served as Prime Minister and President of Greece, making a significant impact on the country's political landscape.
Konstantinos Mitsotakis was a Greek politician and former Prime Minister of Greece, known for his leadership from 1990 to 1993, and is the father of current Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Konstantinos Stephanopoulos - Konstantinos "Kostis" Stephanopoulos was a Greek conservative politician and two-term president of Greece from 1995 to 2005.
Konstantinos Moschopoulos was a distinguished senior officer of the Hellenic Army known for his service in the Balkan Wars and as Chief of the Hellenic Army General Staff.
Konstantinos Filippidis is a Greek pole vaulter who achieved gold at the 2014 World Indoor Championships and silver at the 2017 European Indoor Championships.
Konstantinos Dimitriou is a Greek professional footballer known for playing as a centre-back for Super League 2 club Diagoras.
Konstantinos Anastasiadis, also known as Konstantinos Nazis, is a well-known Greek singer.
Konstantinos Asopios was a 19th-century Greek scholar and academic teacher from Epirus.
Konstantinos Tsaldaris was a prominent Greek politician who served as Prime Minister of Greece twice.
Konstantinos Tsiklitiras - Konstantinos "Kostas" Tsiklitiras was a Greek athlete and Olympic champion.
Konstantinos Konstantopoulos was a conservative Greek politician who briefly served as Prime Minister of Greece.
Konstantinos Papadakis is a Greek politician who was elected to the European Parliament in 2014 to represent the Communist Party of Greece.
Konstantinos Damianos was a senior Hellenic Army officer who fought in the Balkan Wars of 1912-1913.
Konstantinos Gouvelis was an influential Ottoman-era magnate and politician.
Konstantinos Andriopoulos was a Greek footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper.
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