The baby name Kostis is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/koˈstis/', 'english_approximation': 'koh-STEEs (KO-stis)'}.
Kostis is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Kostis is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/koˈstis/', 'english_approximation': 'koh-STEEs (KO-stis)'}.
Kostis is Greek in Origin.
Kostis (Κωστής) is a Greek familiar form of Konstantinos, itself from Latin Constantinus, derived from constans “steadfast, constant.” In Greece and Cyprus it functions both as an affectionate short form and an independent given name.
Its popularity is anchored in the veneration of Saint Constantine the Great and centuries of Byzantine and Orthodox usage; modern bearers include the seminal poet Kostis Palamas. Variant and related forms include Kostas/Costas, Costa, Dinos/Ntinos, and the formal Konstantinos; equivalents abroad are Constantine (English), Konstantin (Slavic/German), Constantino (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese), and Constantijn (Dutch). Cognate nicknames such as Russian Kostya show the shared root. The name conveys qualities of reliability and faithfulness, with a friendly, modern sound that keeps it common in contemporary Greek registries and the diaspora.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR | 0 | #92 | 43 | 3,911 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #92 | 244 | 6,912 |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #126 | 6 | 3,473 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #248 | 2 | 6,293 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 |
Kostis is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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