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Pronounced kon-stan-TEE-nuh /ˌkɒn.stənˈtiː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Constantina is the feminine form of Constantine, from Latin constans/constantem, 'steadfast, constant, unwavering.' It has genuine antiquity - an early imperial Roman Constantina was a daughter of Constantine the Great - and survives across Greek, Italian and Spanish Catholic traditions.Medium

In 30 seconds: Constantina is the Latin feminine of Constantine, meaning 'steadfast, constant.' A stately classical name, it was always rare in the U.S. (said kon-stan-TEE-nuh).

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MeaningConstantina is the feminine form of Constantine, from Latin constans/constantem, 'steadfast, constant, unwavering.' It has genuine antiquity - an early imperial Roman Constantina was a daughter of Constantine the Great - and survives across Greek, Italian and Spanish Catholic traditions.

U.S. rank (2024)#15740 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1973

Total births (all-time)≈ 642

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Constantina is the feminine of Constantine, from Latin constans, 'steadfast, constant.' It appears in United States records from around 1917, carried by Greek, Italian and Spanish Catholic families, and recurred in small numbers into recent years, with a modest high in the early 1970s.

It was always rare, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak. A long, formal, classical name, it invites the friendly short forms Connie, Tina and Nina. It reads as heritage and remains uncommon rather than trending, though its stately sound suits the current taste for elaborate classic names.

Did you know? Constantina is an ancient name: a daughter of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great bore it, and it means 'steadfast' or 'constant.'

Overall data confidence 62%

References - Constantina — Latin feminine of Constantine; constans 'steadfast'

Variations

ConstanceKonstantinaCostanza

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Constantina mean?

It is the Latin feminine of Constantine, from constans, meaning 'steadfast' or 'constant.'

How do you pronounce Constantina?

It's said kon-stan-TEE-nuh /ˌkɒn.stənˈtiː.nə/, four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Constantina a boy or girl name?

Constantina is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Constantina?

It has always been rare in the U.S., a classical heritage name given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak.