What does the name Kostas mean?

Kostas means "steadfast, constant." It is of Greek origin.

Is Kostas a boy or girl name?

Kostas is primarily a boys' name.

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Q: What is the origin of the name Kostas?

Kostas is of Greek origin. Kostas is the familiar Greek form of Konstantinos (Constantine), one of the most common male names in Greece. It carries the legacy of Constantine the Great, founder of Constantinople, and remains deeply woven into Greek cultural identity and Orthodox Christian tradition.

Q: How do you pronounce Kostas?

Kostas is pronounced "KOS-tahs." You can hear it spoken aloud at hushname.com/hear-your-baby-name.

Kostas is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “steadfast, constant.” Kostas is the familiar Greek form of Konstantinos (Constantine), one of the most common male names in Greece.

how do you pronounce Kostas?

KOS-tahs

Hear it spoken aloud with our AI pronunciation tool.

what does Kostas mean?

The name Kostas means “steadfast, constant.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.

Kostas is the familiar Greek form of Konstantinos (Constantine), one of the most common male names in Greece. It carries the legacy of Constantine the Great, founder of Constantinople, and remains deeply woven into Greek cultural identity and Orthodox Christian tradition.

who are famous people named Kostas?

Kostas Gavras (Costa-Gavras, acclaimed political thriller filmmaker)
Kostas Karamanlis (former Prime Minister of Greece)

what names are similar to Kostas?

Nikos

Greek · boy

Theron

Greek · boy

Hector

Greek · boy

Adonis

Greek · boy

Dionysius

Greek · boy

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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial

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