Maxim (given name)

Maxim (given name)
Maxim
Pronunciation mahk-SEEM
Gender Masculine
Origin
Word/Name Latin maximus.
Meaning "The greatest"
Region of origin Rome

Maxim (Cyrillic: Максим), sometimes romanized as Maksim, Maksym or Maksum, is a male first name of Roman origin which is relatively common in Slavic-speaking countries, mainly in Ukraine (as Maksym), Russia and Belarus (as Maksim). 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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In crime:

  • Maksim Gelman, imprisoned for murdering 4 people and attempting to murder 5

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Maxim
  • For people, places or things named Maxim, see All pages beginning with "Maxim".
Maksim
  • For people, places or things named Maksim, see All pages beginning with "Maksim".
Maksym
  • For people, places or things named Maksym, see All pages beginning with "Maksym".

Surname

For people with the surname Maxim, see Maxim (surname).

See also

  • Maxim, general disambiguation page
  • Maxime, the equivalent name in French

References

  1. ^ "Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Maxim". http://www.behindthename.com/name/maxim. Retrieved 2007-12-30. 

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