Maximillan

Meaning of Maximillan

Maximillan is a strong and distinguished name of German origin for baby boys. It is derived from the Latin name Maximilianus, which means "greatest." In German, it is pronounced as mahk-see-MEEL-ahn (/ˌmak.siˈmi.lan/) and in English, it is pronounced as mak-suh-MIL-uhn (/ˌmæk.səˈmɪl.ən/). This name has a regal quality to it and is associated with power and leadership. It has been used by several European monarchs, including Maximilian I of Austria and Maximilian I of Mexico. In recent years, Maximillan has gained popularity in the United States, ranking 12,119th among newborn boys in 2021.

Pronunciation

German

  • Pronunced as mahk-see-MEEL-ahn (/ˌmak.siˈmi.lan/)

English

  • Pronunced as mak-suh-MIL-uhn (/ˌmæk.səˈmɪl.ən/)

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