Maximus

See also: maximus

English

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin Maximus

Proper noun

Maximus

1. A male given name

Usage notes

This given name is one of those traditionally given to Black African slaves in the United States, similar to many others of Classical origins given to slaves

Derived terms

• Max (diminutive)

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Latin

Etymology

From maximus (“the greatest”).

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): /ˈmak.si.mus/, [ˈmäks̠ɪmʊs̠]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /ˈmak.si.mus/, [ˈmäksimus]

Proper noun

Maximus m sg (genitive Maximī); second declension

1. A cognomen; later also a name of early Christian saints.

Declension

Second-declension noun, singular only.

Case	Singular
Nominative	Maximus
Genitive	Maximī
Dative	Maximō
Accusative	Maximum
Ablative	Maximō
Vocative	Maxime

Descendants

Male given name

• Czech: Maxim
• French: Maxime
• Greek: Μάξιμος (Máximos)
• Italian: Massimo

• Latvian: Maksims
• Macedonian: Максим (Maksim)
• Russian: Макси́м (Maksím)
• Spanish: Máximo