Meaning & History
Etymology
Kostakis is the diminutive of Konstantinos, the Greek form of the Latin name Constantinus, itself derived from Constans meaning "constant, steadfast." The name ultimately traces back to the Roman emperor Constantine the Great, who was the first Roman emperor to adopt Christianity and renamed Byzantium to Constantinople.
Notable Bearers
Kostakis is used both as a given name and a surname in Greek-speaking regions. Among notable beareres are Cypriot footballers such as Kostakis Artymatas (born 1993), Kostakis Konstantinou (born 1968), and Kostakis Pierides (born 1940), as well as Greek footballer Charis Kostakis (born 1990). Outside sports, George Costakis (1913–1990) was a prominent collector of Russian avant-garde art, and Australian author Will Kostakis (born 1989) writes for young adults.
Usage and Variants
Predominantly found in Greece, Kostakis is one of several diminutive forms of Konstantinos, alongside Costas, Kostas, Kostis, and sometimes Gus. Feminine counterparts include Konstadina and Konstantina. Cognate forms across other languages include Albanian Kostandin, Serbian Konstantin and Kosta, and Macedonian Kostadin.
- Meaning: Diminutive of Konstantinos (steadfast)
- Origin: Greek
- Type: Given name and surname
- Usage: Greece, Cyprus
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Kostakis