Constanze

Constanze is a feminine given name of German origin, a form of Constance. It derives from the Latin Constantia, meaning steadfastness or constancy. The name is common in German-speaking countries and has international variants such as Constance (English), Constanza (Spanish and Italian), and Constança (Portuguese).

Usage and distribution: In German-speaking regions, Constanze has been used since at least the 18th century and remains in occasional use today. English-speaking contexts tend to prefer Constance, while other languages use variants like Constanza or Constança.

Notable bearers: Constanze Weber (1762–1842) was a German singer who married Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1782. She is a central figure in Mozart biographies and related works, and her name is often cited in discussions of Mozart’s life and music.