Maxim (given name)
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| Pronunciation | mahk-SEEM |
| Gender | Masculine |
| Meaning | "The greatest" |
| Region of Origin | Eastern Europe |
| Origin | Slavic name derived from Latin maximus. |
| Wikipedia articles | All pages beginning with Maxim |
Maxim (Cyrillic: Максим), sometimes romanized as Maksim or Maksym, is a male first name of Russian origin and is relatively common in Slavic-speaking countries. According to the register of the General Directorate of Moscow, "Maxim" was the second most popular male name for children born in Moscow. From March 16, 2005 to August 16, 2005, 1087 boys were named Maxim, behind Alexander at 1390. The name is derived from the Latin family name Maximus, meaning "the greatest".[1] Maxim is also a less well-known surname.
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[edit] Articles
[edit] Maksim
- For people, places or things named Maksim, see All pages beginning with Maksim.
[edit] Maksym
- For people, places or things named Maksym, see All pages beginning with Maksym.
[edit] Surname
For people with the surname Maxim, see Maxim (surname).
[edit] See also
Maxim disambiguation page.
[edit] References
- ^ Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Maxim. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
