Given name & surname

Costin

Costin is a surname. It is used in English and Romanian.

Meaning & origin

How it developed

In Romanian usage, Costin developed from Constantinus.

Costin’s family of names

In Romanian usage, Costin shares an earlier linguistic root with Constantin. In Romanian usage, Costin has a conventional equivalent in the German form Konstantin. In Romanian usage, Costin has a conventional equivalent in the English form Constantine.

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Around the world

Costin has relatives in 6 languages.

6 related names in 6 languages. Point at a dot, or tab to the map and use the arrow keys.

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Across languages 6

Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.

People named Costin

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