Maximilian
Maximilian is a Christian boy name of Latin origin, meaning “Greatest”.
| Meaning | Greatest |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Latin |
| Pronunciation | mak-sih-MIL-yun |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Germany, Austria, United States, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Maximilian
Maximilian comes from the Roman name Maximilianus, a form built on Maximus, 'greatest'. It became a dynastic name of the Habsburgs after Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I in the fifteenth century, and later Emperor Maximilian of Mexico. The Polish Franciscan friar Saint Maximilian Kolbe, who gave his life for another prisoner at Auschwitz in 1941, gave it strong Christian associations. It is often shortened to Max.
Is Maximilian a Christian name?
Several saints carry the name, including the early martyr Maximilian of Tebessa and the twentieth-century martyr Maximilian Kolbe, so it has a respected place in Catholic tradition.
How popular is Maximilian?
A consistently popular name in Germany and Austria and well used in English-speaking countries.
Gifts with the name Maximilian
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Maximilian
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maximilian mean?
Maximilian means 'Greatest'. It is of Latin origin.
Is Maximilian a Christian name?
Several saints carry the name, including the early martyr Maximilian of Tebessa and the twentieth-century martyr Maximilian Kolbe, so it has a respected place in Catholic tradition.
How do you pronounce Maximilian?
Maximilian is pronounced mak-sih-MIL-yun.
Is Maximilian a boy or girl name?
Maximilian is usually a boy name.