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Kostja

Quick answerKostja is a diminutive form of Konstantin, derived from the Latin name Constantinus, meaning "steadfast" or "constant" from the root constans.

Latin · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#941
Trend
Peak year2024
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageRussian/Slavic
CultureSlavic
ReligionChristian
Letters6
Numerology4 Chaldean 9
Global rank#941

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kostja

Kostja is a diminutive form of Konstantin, derived from the Latin name Constantinus, meaning "steadfast" or "constant" from the root constans.

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Etymology

Kostja is a diminutive form of Konstantin, derived from the Latin name Constantinus, meaning "steadfast" or "constant" from the root constans. The name has been borne primarily in Russian, German, and other Slavic cultures, with historical significance in Eastern European aristocracy and the Russian Imperial family.

Kostja currently ranks #941 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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