Constantina

The name Constantina has its roots in ancient Rome and represents the feminine form of the name Constantin, which in turn is derived from the Roman nickname Constantinus (Cōstantīnus). Its direct translation is 'the Persistent', 'the Constant', and 'the Steadfast'.

What does the name Constantina mean?

Constantina is the feminine variant of the Roman name Constantin, which derives from the nickname Constantinus (Cōstantīnus). The meaning of the name can be directly described as 'the Persistent', 'the Constant', and 'the Steadfast'. Its origin is found in Latin, derived from the word cōnstāns, which means 'to stand firm', 'steadfast', 'firm', 'persistent', 'determined', and 'tenacious'. Various forms of the name include Constantia, Konstantia, Konstantina, Konstantine, and Konstandina. Other feminine variants include Constanca, Constance, Constancia, Constanza, Constanze, Constanzia, Konstance, Konstancia, Konstanze, Konstanzia, and Konstancja. This name gained particular fame through Constantine the Great, who was the first Roman emperor to adopt Christianity.

Where does the name Constantina come from?

The first name Constantina has Latin origins and means 'the Persistent'.

How do you pronounce Constantina?

The pronunciation of Constantina unfolds in a long, harmoniously structured sound. Generally, the name is pronounced as 'Kon-stan-ti-na' [kɔnstanˈtiːna]. It begins with a stable, slightly compact syllable that immediately makes an impact. The consonant combinations in the middle create a certain tension that is harmoniously resolved in the open syllables. This gives the name a balanced impression - structured and powerful, yet flowing and gentle.

When is the name day of Constantina?

The name day for Constantina is celebrated on both May 21 and May 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Constantina is among the less common first names. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th among the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2014, reaching 2,714th place. Over the last ten years, Constantina has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, earning it a position of 7,036 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,110th.

Nicknames & pet names

Conni / Dina / Tina

Famous people

• Constantina Dita (Romanian long-distance runner)
• Constantina Dita-Tomescu (long-distance runner from Romania)
• Constantina Pitigoi (Romanian handball player)
• Constantina von Strussenfelt (Swedish writer)