Konstanty is a Polish male given name of Greek origin. It means "constant" or "steadfast". The name is derived from the Greek word "kostantinos", which was borne by several Byzantine emperors, including Constantine the Great who was the first Christian emperor of Rome.
The name Konstanty has been popular in Poland for centuries and it is still used today. It was particularly common among the nobility during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods. Some notable figures with this name include Konstanty Kalinowski, a Polish general and national hero, and Konstanty Ildefons Gałczyński, a famous Polish poet.
In terms of pronunciation, Konstanty is typically pronounced kon-STAHN-tee in Polish. It can also be spelled in other ways depending on the language, such as Konstantin (Russian), Costantino (Italian) or Konstantin (German). Despite its varied spellings and pronunciations, Konstanty remains a distinctively Polish name with deep historical roots.
The name Konstanty has seen a fluctuating number of newborns in the United States between the years 1916 and 1921, with a total of 30 babies given this name during this period. The highest peak occurred in 1917 with 9 births, while the lowest was observed in both 1918 and 1921 with only 5 births each year. Despite these variations, it is interesting to note that Konstanty remained a relatively rare name throughout this timeframe, as indicated by the low number of total births over five years.