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Italian Baby Names
Costanzo

English translation/equivalent: Constantine

Origin: Derived from the Latin nickname Costans, formed from the present participle of the verb constare, "to remain firm, balanced," and meaning "resolute in faith."

Name Day/Onomastico: January 29—in honor of St. Costanzo, bishop of Perugia martyred in 145 under Mark Aurelio.

Related Name/Other Italian Forms: Costante

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