Maximilian

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."

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.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [maksiˈmiːli̯aːn]

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• Hyphenation: Ma‧xi‧mi‧li‧an

Proper noun

Maximilian

1. A male given name.

Etymology

From German Maximilian. First recorded as a Swedish given name in 1695.

Proper noun

Maximilian c (genitive Maximilians)

1. A male given name.