Maxim

Maxim Meaning & Origin

About Maxim
The name Maxim is of Latin origin and means "greatest" or "most excellent." It is derived from the Latin word "maximus," which signifies the superlative degree of "magnus" meaning "great" or "large." Maxim is a strong and powerful name that conveys qualities of greatness, excellence, and strength.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Maxim are male.

Maxim Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.18% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKSM
🗽 NYSIIS
MNAN
🔊 Soundex
M0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 K S AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈmæksəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maxim in Braille

Here's how to represent Maxim in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Maxim in braille

How to Spell the Name Maxim in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Maxim using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Maxim in sign language

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