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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Constantine
Latin
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Usage of the Name Constantine
English, Greek
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Meaning of the Name Constantine
The name Constantine comes from the Latin name Constantinus, which is derived from the Latin word "constans" meaning "constant, steadfast".
Saint Constantine (c. 272 - 337), also known as Constantine I and Constantine the Great, was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. His Edict of Milan in 313 codified the empire's practice of religious tolerance. He also founded Constantinople, which was the capital of many empires until 1922.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Constantine Kanaris (c. 1793 - 1877), a Greek admiral and politician;
Constantine Cavafy (1863 - 1933), a Greek poet;
Constantine Andreou (1917 - 2007), a Greek painter and sculptor;
Constantine Mitsotakis (born 1918), a Greek politician;
Constantine Manos (born 1934), an American photographer;
Constantine Maroulis (born 1975), an American singer, actor, and writer.
The name has also been borne by eleven Roman emperors, two princes and four kings of Armenia, and one pope.
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Names Related to Constantine
List of names related to Constantine.
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