Maximilian

English

Alternative forms

• modern,rare: Maximillian

Etymology

From German Maximilian, ultimately of Latin origin.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪljən

Proper noun

Maximilian

1. A male given name, rare in English.
   • 1820 Leigh Hunt, Names, The Indicator, No. XVIII, February 9th, 1820:

     It is as well certainly not to call a parcel of idle and ragged young rogues by the titles of Augustus, Orlando, and Theodore: nor does it sound very fitting and heroical to hear a father cry out pompously to his little boy, as we did once, - "You, Sir, there, - Maximilian,- come out of the gutter."

Translations

male given name

• Czech: Maxmilián (cs)
• Dutch: Maximiliaan (nl)
• Esperanto: Maksimiliano (eo)
• French: Maximilien (fr)

• German: Maximilian (de)
• Italian: Massimiliano (it)
• Slovene: Maksimiljan (sl) m, Maksimilijan (sl) m
• Spanish: Maximiliano (es)

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German

Etymology

Saint's name from Latin Maximilianus, a derivative of Maximus "the greatest". It was used in German royal houses after Friedrich III chose it for his son in 1459, explaining it as a combination of the names of two Roman generals, Maximus and Aemilianus.

Proper noun

Maximilian

1. A male given name.

Usage notes

• Currently quite popular in Germany.

Related terms

• Max