Maximilian

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Maximilian is derived from the Latin name Maximilianus, which means "greatest" or "largest"
Pronunciation
mak-see-MEE-lee-an(German)
mak-sə-MIL-yən(English)
maks-ih-MIL-yən
Popularity
The name Maximilian is a popular name all over the world. In the United States, it peaked in popularity in the late 1800s and early 1900s, but has been steadily gaining popularity again in recent years. In Germany and Austria, it is a top 100 name, and it is also popular in other European countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium, and France.

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Maximilian Name meanings & History

The name Maximilian is derived from the Latin name Maximilianus, which means "greatest" or "largest". From the Roman name Maximilianus, which was derived from Maximus. It was borne by a 3rd-century saint and martyr. In the 15th century the Holy Roman emperor Frederick III gave this name to his son and eventual heir. In this case it was a blend of the names of the Roman generals Fabius Maximus and Cornelius Scipio Aemilianus (see Emiliano), whom Frederick admired. It was subsequently borne by a second Holy Roman emperor, two kings of Bavaria, and a short-lived Habsburg emperor of Mexico. Maximilian is a classic and timeless name that is perfect for parents who want to give their son a strong and powerful name. It is a great name for those who appreciate history and tradition.

Zodiac Sign of Maximilian: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Maximilian:

M: Maternal,Manipulative,Mommy,Memorabilia,Memory,Mushy,Mother

A: Assertive,Action,Aggressive,Angry,Argumentative,Ambitious

X: Excitement,Exaggeration,X marks' the spot,Exhaustive,Extravagant,Extreme,Extensive

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

L: Lover,Lovely,Legal,Luscious,Lazy,Liaison,Languid

N: Neurosis,Nervous,Nitpicking,Nice,Nutrition,Nagging,Neat

Maximilian is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Maximilian I of Mexico, Maximilian Schell, Maximilian Berlitz, Maximilian Kolbe, Maximilian von Habsburg.

2.) MAXIMILIAN (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: This name arose as a blending of the Latin Maximus (greatest) and Aemilianus by the Emperor Fred-erich III, who bestowed it upon his first-born son, Maximilian I (1459-1519), in honor of the two famous Roman generals. Maximus is directly derived from maximus (greatest), but the etymology of Aemilianus is uncertain. Short: Max. (MAXI-MIL-YUN)


3.) Maximilian (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) most wonderful

Other Forms: Max, Maxemillion, Maxie, Maxima, Maximillion, Maxmyllyun, Maxy


4.) Maximilian (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) greatest.

Other Forms: Maksimilian, Maksimillian, Maksymilian, Maxamilian, Maxamillion, Maxemilian, Maxemilion, Maximalian, Maximili, Maximilia, Maximilianos, Maximilianus, Maximillion, Maxmilian, Maxmillion, Maxon, Maxximillion, Maxymilian


5.) Maximilian (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: The greatest

Other Forms: Maximillian, Maxymilian


6.) MAXIMILIAN (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: Arose as a blending of the Latin Maximus (greatest) and Aemilianus by the Emperor Fred-erich III, who bestowed it upon his firstborn son, Maximilian I (1459-1519), in honor of two famous Roman generals. Maximus is directly derived from maximus (greatest), but the etymology of Aemilianus is uncertain. Short: Max. (MAHK-SIH-MIH-LEE-AHN)


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