Massimiliano

Meaning of Massimiliano

Massimiliano, an Italian masculine given name directly descending from the Latin Maximilianus—and ultimately from Maximus, signifying “the greatest”—occupies a distinctive position within contemporary onomastic studies due to its blend of classical resonance and regional specificity. Historically prevalent among Italian aristocracy and ecclesiastical hierarchies, the name retains connotations of authority and gravitas derived from its association with Roman leaders and Habsburg archdukes who bore the cognate Maximilian. In the United States, Social Security Administration figures reveal that Massimiliano ranks 912th in male name popularity for 2024, with twelve recorded births, a ranking that has fluctuated between approximately the mid-800s and low-900s over the past decade, thereby evidencing modest yet stable adoption among American registrants. Phonologically, it conforms to Italian stress patterns, rendered as mahs-see-mee-LYAH-noh (/mas.si.mi.ˈlja.no/), with emphasis on the penultimate syllable, and displays consistency across Italian dialects without significant phonetic variation. Its usage outside Italy, while limited, often reflects diasporic heritage or a preference for a robust alternative to the more widespread Maximilian, ultimately positioning Massimiliano within a specialized category of names that combine historic depth with moderate contemporary appeal.

Pronunciation

Italian

• Pronunced as mahs-see-mee-LYAH-noh (/mas.si.mi.ˈlja.no/)

• Maximus
• Maximilian
• Maxim
• Maxime
• Massimo
• Maximiano
• Maximilien