Often, when congratulating a person on his birthday, many call him a birthday boy, and the day of his birth itself is his name day. But this is not always correct, because a birthday does not always coincide with a name day. In the old days, it was customary to name a newborn according to the Church calendar: the choice of name depended on the day of which saint he was born. And in our time, children are named mainly in honor of close relatives or idols, and sometimes parents choose a fashionable or simply beautiful and euphonious name for the baby from their point of view. How can you find out in this case the day of your name day and, accordingly, your heavenly patron? Let's look at this using the example of when Konstantinov's name day is celebrated.
Constantine the Great - an exemplary Christian ruler
The name Constantine is associated in the Christian naming book with many saints. The most famous among them is Constantine the Great, the Roman emperor, revered as Equal-to-the-Apostles along with his mother Helen. Emperor Constantine the Great is best known for legalizing Christianity after hundreds of years of persecution. He renamed Byzantium Constantinople, making the city the Christian capital of the Roman Empire. True, Christianity did not become the state religion then, but under Constantine the Great it was the dominant religion, thanks to which Christians were finally able to profess their faith openly. Constantine was declared by historians to be an exemplary Christian ruler, and it was for this that he was called the Great.
Constantine himself was baptized when he was practically on his deathbed. He was buried in the Apostolic Church in the city of Constantinople.
Parishioners of the Orthodox Church honor his memory as a saint and equal to the apostles. Name Day is celebrated on June 3.
Table: personality characteristics of Constantine in accordance with the Zodiac Sign
| Zodiac sign | Personality characteristics |
| Aries | The patronage of Aries gives Constantine a cheerful, open and positive disposition. It’s easy for someone like him to make new acquaintances, he tries to please everyone without exception, and sees only the good in people. He is kind and sincere, trying to find a life partner with the same qualities as himself. |
| Taurus | This Kostya prefers to communicate only with positive and cheerful personalities, although he himself is their absolute opposite - he is serious and pragmatic. But his serious and decisive character helps him achieve success in his career. The man loves his job, he is valued and respected by his colleagues and superiors. |
| Twins | The guy is peaceful, eloquent, charming. He lacks seriousness and constancy, but even in their absence, a man is able to achieve success in any sphere of life. The life of this person resembles chaos, everything in it is fickle and changeable, except for the dependence of Gemini Bones on female attention. He is very partial to girls, just like they are to him. |
| Cancer | Under the sign of Cancer, Konstantin is born, endowed with a serious, reliable, prudent and prudent character. This man lives according to a clear plan, drawn up by him. Those around him see him as a reliable, but narcissistic person. He himself values affectionate, kind, gentle and caring individuals and tries to avoid negativity. This will make an ideal spouse. |
| a lion | Too narcissistic and selfish nature. This guy is sure that everything that happens around him is done only for his good. He is prone to arrogance and vanity, but is endowed with incredible charm that helps control people. Konstantin Leo is looking for the ideal girl who does not exist. |
| Virgo | The man is romantic, likes to dream and reflect on philosophical topics. Kostya-Virgo wants to achieve harmony with the surrounding reality; it is difficult for him to accept this unfair and unreliable world. The guy likes to be alone. He prefers girls who are reliable and open, who will bring positivity to his existence. |
| Scales | Kostya-Libra is endowed with a simple, sincere and friendly character. For the sake of his loved ones, this person is ready to do anything. He does not seek to play someone else's role, but tries to always show his true face. A man will feel happy next to a gentle and caring woman. |
| Scorpion | Under the influence of Scorpio, Constantine is born, who has a changeable and fickle nature. His thoughts often diverge from his actions, but the man will defend his opinion to the last. He is not popular in society and often suffers from loneliness. He wants to meet a girl who will love him madly and endure all his whims. |
| Sagittarius | This young man is romantic but secretive. Konstantin-Sagittarius loves to fantasize and is endowed with creative abilities, but hides his heightened emotionality under the guise of a carefree and frivolous person. The same with girls: the guy shows them his reluctance to enter into strong and serious relationships, but in fact he dreams of eternal and sincere love. |
| Capricorn | The young man is poorly compatible with any people, as a result of which he often spends his life alone. But the point is his narcissistic and selfish character. The guy tries to put himself above others, to assert himself at the expense of those around him. Constantine-Capricorn devotes all his energy to building a career, but not for the purpose of self-realization, but only to obtain financial well-being. |
| Aquarius | The influence of Aquarius makes Konstantin an adventurous and dreamy person. The young man lives to gain new emotions and impressions, is engaged in self-improvement, and is in an eternal search for acquaintances and romantic relationships. He chooses girls who are frivolous and simple. |
| Fish | Vulnerability and shyness are the main character traits of Konstantin-Pisces. The guy doesn't trust anyone, is afraid of being deceived or betrayed, and can't stand two-faced people. He is not interested in serious relationships with women, since he will never be able to trust his partner anyway. |
Elena - mother of Constantine
Celebrating the name day of Konstantin and Elena on June 3, some mistakenly believe that they are spouses. In fact, Elena is his mother. This woman was from a simple family. In her youth, she helped her father, who worked at a horse station, and worked in a tavern as a maid. There she met her future husband Constantius Chlorus, who became Caesar of the Roman Empire under Maximian Herculius. Then the future Emperor Constantine was born into this family.
Having thus become queen, Helen performed many good deeds. At her command, Christian churches were built. And Emperor Constantine himself ordered the construction of a temple in honor of the Resurrection of Christ.
Professional area
Konstantin is characterized by high efficiency, responsibility, and determination. He solves assigned problems in an unconventional way, performs all assigned tasks efficiently, and shows good creative potential. Such abilities will allow you to quickly move up the career ladder. Kostya strives to earn more money, and he succeeds. He will financially provide for his own family.
Suitable professions would be:
- analyst;
- constructor;
- architect;
- scientist;
- politician;
- astronaut;
- researcher;
- artist;
- historian;
- director;
- advocate;
- inventor.
Thanks to his character qualities, Konstantin will be able to become a good leader. He has well-developed intuition, which helps him navigate life situations.
He is not capable of making quick decisions; Konstantin would be called slow-witted. He will think about the decision for a long time, but he will think it over, calculate all the options and their consequences, and choose the most profitable one.
This is an active guy who always takes on difficult projects, is not afraid of work, and shows perseverance in his work. He will listen to advice and recommendations, but usually will act in his own way, because he rarely gives in to outside influence.
Kostya has many different talents and hobbies, but he doesn’t have to take on every job. He prefers to work where he is interested, where he needs to think with his head, use his analytical skills, and where they pay well.
Other Saints of Constantine
The Roman Emperor Constantine the Great was so popular that in subsequent times eleven emperors of Rome and Byzantium were named after him.
And in Rus' in the 12th–14th centuries, after the adoption of Orthodoxy, many famous historical figures also bore this name. For example, Konstantin Vsevolodovich - Prince of Vladimir, Konstantin Vasilyevich - Prince of Suzdal, another Konstantin Vasilyevich - Prince of Rostov, as well as Konstantin Mikhailovich - Prince of Tverskoy and many others. This is probably why modern Constantines have so many days on which they celebrate name days.
Name forms
The full name Konstantin has different versions of its use. The word Konstantin is spelled correctly without missing the letter “n”.
Konstantin is short for Kostya, this is the most popular short version. A man with this name seems strong, strong, reliable.
The name Konstantin in foreign languages
This beautiful, sonorous name is widespread all over the world and is found in different languages.
| Foreign language | Writing |
| Arab | كونستانتين |
| Belorussian | Kanstancin |
| English | Constantine |
| Bulgarian | Kostadin |
| Hebrew | קונסטנטין |
| Hindi | कांस्तान्तिने |
| Ukrainian | Kostyantin |
Pronunciation and spelling are often the same, differing significantly only in eastern languages. The translation is the same for everyone. In Hindi, the name sounds like Sthayi, translated - “permanent”.
Diminutives and abbreviations
It is customary to call babies or beloved men by gentle affectionate names.
The following names are suitable for this:
- Kostenka;
- Kosciuszka;
- Costunya;
- Kostyusha;
- Kostyasha;
- Bones;
- Kostyura;
- Kotasha.
Among acquaintances and friends, it is customary to call each other a shortened version of their name. For example, quickly shout out to a friend - “Bone!”
List of short versions:
- Kostya;
- Kostik;
- Cat;
- Costa;
- Coca;
- Mowing;
- Con;
- Tino.
In everyday life, it is customary to call a boy or a young man by the abbreviated name Kostya; a man is more often called by his full name - Konstantin.
Name day of Constantine according to the church calendar
These name days are celebrated many times throughout the year. Let's list a few of them.
January 8 – Constantine of Sinad (Phrygian).
February 27 – Equal-to-the-Apostles Cyril (Constantine) of Moravia.
March 18 – Prince Konstantin Yaroslavsky.
March 19 – Constantine of Ammore (Phrygia).
May 24 – Equal-to-the-Apostles Cyril (Constantine) of Moravia.
June 3 – Emperor Constantine and Queen Helena.
June 5 – Prince Konstantin of Yaroslavl and Prince Konstantin of Smolensk and Yaroslavl.
June 11 – Tsar Constantine of Greece.
June 18 – St. Constantine, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Rus'.
The name days of various Saints Constantines are also celebrated on June 15 and 21, July 8, 14 and 16, August 11 and 17, September 16, October 2 and 15, November 4, 23 and 27, and December 11. The names of saints whose name days are celebrated on these days can be found in the Orthodox church calendar.
Health
Konstantin is in excellent health and will not see doctors for a long time. There is an assumption that it has to do with an active lifestyle, love of walks in the fresh air, and simple food.
Little Kostya may have childhood anxieties, fears, and prolonged stress. Parents should pay attention to him and monitor his emotional state.
In middle age, it will be useful for Konstantin to live in a favorable climate, since there is a predisposition to bronchopulmonary pathologies. It is better not to smoke, as this will cause problems. You also need to take care of your joints; there is a high risk of developing arthrosis and arthritis. As you age, your vision will begin to deteriorate.
Astrological certificate
Talismans, amulets and amulets are capable of protecting with their magical effects on a subtle level.
For Kostya, the astrological symbols are:
- element – Earth;
- Gemini;
- stone – beryl;
- planet - Mercury;
- Green colour;
- season - spring;
- plant - forget-me-not;
- tree - acacia;
- animal - lapwing;
- lucky day of the week is Wednesday;
- metal – aluminum;
- name number – 8.
Astrological symbols allow you to support a person, feed him with positive energy, reducing the aggressive impact of negative forces.
Personal life
Konstantin is attracted to bright, confident girls who hide some kind of mystery. He can spend his whole life trying to guess it. He is an amorous, temperamental person who knows how to look after beautifully. To get the attention of the girl he likes, he is able to pursue her for a long time and persistently. Ladies are attracted to his elegance, strength, and noble manners.
Kostya is generous with gifts and pleasant surprises. Intimacy for him is considered an indispensable part of his personal life. A romantic environment is important to him, which prepares him for sexual intimacy.
What is Kostya like in bed?
In bed, he is used to being a leader and is not ready to give up his role.
Konstantin chooses his life partner carefully, using his own intuition to do this. He hesitates for a long time to start a family; he no longer uses emotions, but calculations. He chooses as his wife a girl who is capable of becoming a friend and partner, and only then – a desirable woman. He will appreciate in her compliance with his business qualities and closeness in spirit.
Konstantin will not devote much time to his wife.
From him she will receive only attention and care. It is important for him to show others that he has a prosperous family. Whether this is really so does not matter to him. It is difficult to get affection and tenderness from him. If a lady manages to treat marriage as a profitable commercial alliance, then the relationship will last a long time.
Kostya doesn’t really want to become a father, but he knows that such a moment inevitably comes. For him, children are a continuation of the family, so he will love them, especially his sons. He will try to impart men's skills to them.
Konstantin will not take much part in raising children.
For him, work will always come first. A wife must have enormous patience, but rely only on herself. Although sometimes a spouse will make an important decision in a relationship without consulting his wife, for example, this will concern the choice of a kindergarten, a trip to a summer camp, or enrollment in a sports section.
This happens because Konstantin has his own views on life. He believes that the mother should take care of the children. And the father’s responsibilities are to provide for the family financially and move up the career ladder.
