Maximiliano
Maximiliano is a Christian boy name of Latin, via Spanish origin, meaning “Greatest”.
| Meaning | Greatest |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Latin, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | mahk-see-mee-LYAH-noh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Spain |
Meaning and origin of Maximiliano
Maximiliano is the Spanish form of Maximilian, from the Latin Maximilianus, a name built on 'maximus', greatest. The name was revived in the fifteenth century by the Habsburg emperor Maximilian I, and later carried by Maximilian of Mexico, the ill-fated nineteenth-century emperor. In Catholic tradition it is linked with Saint Maximilian Kolbe, the Polish friar who gave his life for another prisoner at Auschwitz. Max and Maxi are popular short forms.
Is Maximiliano a Christian name?
Saint Maximilian Kolbe, canonised in 1982, is honoured as a martyr of charity, and an early Christian martyr, Maximilian of Tebessa, also bore the name.
How popular is Maximiliano?
Popular across Latin America in recent decades.
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Spellings and variants of Maximiliano
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maximiliano mean?
Maximiliano means 'Greatest'. It is of Latin, via Spanish origin.
Is Maximiliano a Christian name?
Saint Maximilian Kolbe, canonised in 1982, is honoured as a martyr of charity, and an early Christian martyr, Maximilian of Tebessa, also bore the name.
How do you pronounce Maximiliano?
Maximiliano is pronounced mahk-see-mee-LYAH-noh.
Is Maximiliano a boy or girl name?
Maximiliano is usually a boy name.