Konstanze

Konstanze is a feminine given name used in German-speaking regions. It is a form of Constantia, itself derived from Latin Constantia, meaning steadfastness or constancy. The name has historical depth in German literature and church onomastics and has appeared in various spellings over the centuries, including Konstanze and Constanze.

In cultural usage, Konstanze is perhaps best known from Mozart’s opera Die Entführung aus dem Serail, where Konstanze is one of the lead characters. The name also appears in broader German literature and as a historical given name in earlier centuries, often connected with themes of fidelity and perseverance.

A widely recognized variant is Constanze (as in Constanze Mozart, born Constanze Weber), the wife of the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. English-language forms include Constance, Constantia, and Constance, while German variants such as Konstanze and Constanze remain more typical in historical or literary contexts.

Today, Konstanze is considered a traditional or classic name in German-speaking regions. It is less common as a newborn name in contemporary usage but persists in genealogical records, literature, and references to historical figures. The name’s associations with constancy and its classical literary ties contribute to its enduring, albeit selective, presence in German naming culture.