Maximilian
/maksih-MIHⱢEEUHN/ Germanic Male
Meaning & Origin
Maximilian is a Germanic name meaning "Little Maximus". Latin; derived from Aemilianus, meaning "rival" or "imitator," combined with "maximus" meaning "greatest".
Quick Facts
Language Germanic
Gender Male
Phonetic maksih-MIHⱢEEUHN
IPA ˌmæksɪˈmɪɫiən
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as maksih-MIHⱢEEUHN. Keep the original Germanic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Maximilian
- · Maximilian I - Holy Roman Emperor
- · Maximilian Kolbe - Catholic Saint
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