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Maximiliano

"greatest"

Nicknames Max · Maxi

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mahk·see·mee·lee·AH·no

6 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Latin Maximilianus, from Maximus (greatest); later reinterpreted as Maximus + Aemilianus

What Maximiliano means

Maximiliano is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "greatest". It comes from Latin Maximilianus, from Maximus (greatest); later reinterpreted as Maximus + Aemilianus. It is pronounced mahk-see-mee-lee-AH-no.

Maximilian of Habsburg ruled as Emperor of Mexico 1864 to 1867 and was shot at Querétaro. The name has nonetheless been top 30 in Mexico since the 2010s.

Nicknames in Mexico: Max, Maxi. Max is a plain shortening. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.

Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.

Related meanings: strength, royalty.

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Maximiliano means greatest

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