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.
"Konstanty saw its peak popularity in 1917 with nine babies named that year."