The baby name Kostiantyn is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kɔsˈtʲɑntɪn/ (approx. kos-TYAN-tin).
Kostiantyn is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Kostiantyn is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kɔsˈtʲɑntɪn/ (approx. kos-TYAN-tin).
Kostiantyn is Greek in Origin.
Kostiantyn is the standard Ukrainian form of Constantine, ultimately from Latin Constantinus, derived from constans “steadfast, firm.” Via Greek Konstantinos, it entered the Eastern Slavic repertoire after the Christianization of Kyivan Rus’, aligning the name with imperial authority and Christian virtue. Its prestige reflects the legacy of Constantine the Great and a long tradition of Orthodox saints bearing the name.
In Ukrainian history, Kostiantyn Ostrozky (Konstanty Ostrogski), a 15th–16th‑century Ruthenian prince and military leader, reinforced its stature; the name remains familiar in modern Ukraine. Variants include Constantine (English), Konstantin (Russian, German, South Slavic), Konstantinos (Greek), Costantino (Italian), Constantino (Spanish/Portuguese), and Konstanty (Polish). Ukrainian spellings may appear as Kostiantyn or Kostyantyn. Common Ukrainian diminutives are Kostia/Kostya, Kostyk, and Kost. Feminine counterparts include Konstantsiia/Constance; Kostiantyna is possible but rare. Meaning centers on constancy, reliability, and steadfastness.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | Boys | 0 | #125 | 1 | 2,087 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #303 | 3 | 6,530 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #313 | 23 | 6,459 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #378 | 4 | 7,951 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #562 | 4 | 10,162 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #623 | 3 | 10,983 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #673 | 10 | 3,552 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,452 | 20 | 10,046 |
Kostiantyn is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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