Konstantin 1430722 212281757 2008-05-14T04:28:33Z 24.46.74.75 deleted ethnic slurs A first name '''Konstantin''' is a derivation from the [[Greek language|Greek]] name Konstantinos (Κωνσταντίνος), this comes from the [[Latin]] name ''[[Constantine]]''. The name is used in many languages to refer to [[Constantine I|Constantine the Great]], eg. in Russian and German. Furthermore, it is a very common name in central Europe. A number of notable persons in the [[Byzantine Empire]], and (via mediation by the Christian [[Orthodox Church]]) in the [[History of Russia|Russian history]] and earlier [[Early East Slavs|East Slavic history]] are often referred to by this name. *For several [[Grand Duke]]s of the Russian [[Royal House]] of [[Romanov]], see [[Konstantin Romanov (disambiguation)|'''''Konstantin Romanov''''']]. *For several historical persons referred to as ''Knyaz Konstantin'', see '''''[[Knyaz Konstantin (disambiguation)]]'''''. {{disambig}}