About the name Konstantin
Konstantin is the Slavic route to Constantine, and the K gives it a colder, more architectural edge than the Latin original. Russian bearers shortened it to the affectionate Kostya, which softens a name that otherwise arrives in full academic dress.
Konstantin is a boy name of Slavic origin, pronounced kon-stan-TEEN. On the NameRarity scale it scores 92 out of 100, which places it in the ultra rare band — fewer than 1 in 10,000 people carry this name. You will almost never meet another. Its strongest period was the 1900s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Konstantin?
Konstantin currently falls outside the US top 1,000, which is a large part of why it scores so highly for rarity. Roughly 2.1 people per million carry it — about 1 in 476,190. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Konstantin
- Konstantin StanislavskiRussian theatre director and acting theorist
- Konstantin TsiolkovskyRussian pioneer of astronautic theory
Spellings and variants of Konstantin
Names similar to Konstantin
Pinakin
pih-NAH-kin
Wielder of the divine bow, an epithet of Shiva
Antariksh
un-TUH-riksh
Outer space, the region between earth and sky
Bhavin
BHAH-vin
One who is full of feeling, a winner
Dhruvin
DROO-vin
Constant, firm; derived from the pole star Dhruva
Kavin
KAH-vin
Beauty, handsomeness; also a poet
Kirandeep
kee-run-DEEP
Lamp whose rays give light
Lakshmikant
luk-shmee-KAANT
Consort of Lakshmi, an epithet of Vishnu
Anuruddha
ah-noo-ROOD-hah
Compliant, unobstructed, a cousin of the Buddha noted for divine sight
Konstantin — frequently asked questions
What does the name Konstantin mean?
Konstantin means "Constant, steadfast". It is a name of Slavic origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Konstantin?
Konstantin is pronounced kon-stan-TEEN, with 3 syllables.
How rare is the name Konstantin?
Konstantin scores 92 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it ultra rare. Roughly 1 in every 476,190 people carry it — about 2.1 per million.
What is the numerology number for Konstantin?
Konstantin carries the expression number 11, known as The Visionary. Its soul urge number is 7 and its personality number is 22.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Konstantin?
The lucky number for Konstantin is 11 (with 2, 20, 29 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Pearl Shimmer. The traditional lucky day is Monday and the associated gemstone is Moonstone.