Constantine

/ˈkɒns.tənˌtaɪ̯n/

//ˈkɒns.tənˌtaɪ̯n// name

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"constantine" is a 11-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“Constantine” is a moderately-common English word, ranked #18,278 in English word frequency and used as a proper noun.

#18,278
frequency rank, English
11
letters
17
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A male given name from Latin.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

Constantine vs Constantin
91% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for Constantine
PropertyValue
HeadwordConstantine
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechProper noun
IPA/ˈkɒns.tənˌtaɪ̯n/
Letters11
Frequency rank#18,278
Misspellings tracked17
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Constantine” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). Constantine lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for Constantine is 11 letters long, classified as a proper noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈkɒns.tənˌtaɪ̯n/. Corpus data places it at rank #18,278 in overall English word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 5 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 17 likely wrong-spelling variants for Constantine, with forms such as "cconstantine", "cnostantine", and "connstantine". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 1 confusable-pair relationship, "Constantin", since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Latin Cōnstantīnus, the name of Roman emperors, notably that of Constantine the Great, Latin cōnstāns (“constant, steadfast”). Doublet of Konstadinos. The correct English form is Constantine, spelled C-O-N-S-T-A-N-T-I-N-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    A male given name from Latin.
  2. 2
    A place name:
  3. 3
    A place name:
  4. 4
    A place name:
  5. 5
    A place name:

Etymology

From Latin Cōnstantīnus, the name of Roman emperors, notably that of Constantine the Great, Latin cōnstāns (“constant, steadfast”). Doublet of Konstadinos.

Synonyms

Qacentina

This word in other languages

Constantino(Español)Constantin(Français)Konstantin(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: cconstantine,cnostantine,connstantine,consatntine,consstantine,constanitne,constanntine,constantien,constantinne,constantnie,constanttine,constatnine,constnatine,consttantine,contsantine,cosntantine,ocnstantine

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Constantine - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

cconstantine1cnostantine2connstantine1consatntine2consstantine1constanitne2constanntine1constantien2
Edit distance from "Constantine"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Constantine"?
"Constantine" is spelled C-O-N-S-T-A-N-T-I-N-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈkɒns.tənˌtaɪ̯n/.
What does "Constantine" mean?
As a proper noun, "Constantine" means: A male given name from Latin.
What words are commonly confused with "Constantine"?
"Constantine" is commonly confused with "Constantin". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Constantine"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Constantine" is /ˈkɒns.tənˌtaɪ̯n/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "Constantine"?
From Latin Cōnstantīnus, the name of Roman emperors, notably that of Constantine the Great, Latin cōnstāns (“constant, steadfast”). Doublet of Konstadinos. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “Constantine”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is C-O-N-S-T-A-N-T-I-N-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈkɒns.tənˌtaɪ̯n/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “Constantin” - see the side-by-side comparison. Constantine vs Constantin
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list