Maksim name meaning
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What does Maksim mean?
Maksim's meaning is The Greatest has its origin in Latin, used dominantly in Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish and Russian is a baby boy name . Maksim is a variation of saintly and widely accepted Maximilian.
Maximilian is variant form of Maximilianus. Maximilian's meaning is Greatest and Very Great is originated from Latin. Maksim is variant of renowned Maxim. Maxim is variant form of sacred and customary Maximilian.
Maxim is German cognate of Maximus. Also Maxim is Nordic form of Maxime. Widely Accepted Maxim has its origin in Latin language, Maxim means "The Greatest".
How do I pronounce Maksim?
Two syllabled Maksim is most commonly pronounced as m(a)-ksim. mak-sim is another way(s) to say the name.
Variants of Maksim
Maximus, Maxim, Maximilian, Maxime, Maxie, Maximilianus, Mack, Maxximus, Maime, Maxima, Maximinianus
How popular is the name Maksim?
Maksim used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1993 and over 2115 babies have been given the name in 26 years. When at the peak of its usage in 2011,.
However after 26 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong. In England and Wales, Maksim is a familiar name where it has been in use since 2001 and has secured the place in top 700 names.
In 2013, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 637 on boy names chart when 53 babies were named Maksim. Over 427 people have been named Maksim in England and Wales.
Maksim is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. Recently in 2017, it ranked 1272nd when 28 boys were named Maksim.
There are over 217 babies that have been given the name Maksim in France. Also, in Switzerland, the name has been in use since 1998 and has secured the place in top 400 names.
Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 306 on boy names chart when 29 babies were named Maksim. There are over 215 babies that have been given the name Maksim in Switzerland.
Maksim is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it has been in use since 2006 and peaked in 2007 when it ranked 342nd. Over 103 people have been named Maksim in Ireland.
Also, it appeared first time in 2009 on baby boy names list of Belgium. However things change on global perspective, Maksim is extremely popular in Russia where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in Ukraine.
Also the baby name is popular in Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and China. According to our estimate, at least 1580000 people have been bestowed Maksim around the globe.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1392 | 125 |
| 2017 | 1292 | 139 |
| 2016 | 1266 | 143 |
| 2015 | 1170 | 158 |
| 2014 | 1325 | 131 |
Facts
Maksim in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
 | 1136 | 47 | 5 | 0 |
 | 238 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
 | 128 | 140 | 0 | 0 |
 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Here's what numbers has to say about Maksim
You are often taken as crazy because of your fearlessness and courageous acts you take to achieve your aspirations. You like your freedom and independence. You easily adapt to new environments and want to hang around with new people. Your life interests change as you change, constantly. You are always open to experience something new. You want to achieve a great success and accomplish your dreams in order to prove yourself you can do it.
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- Dominica - Dominica's meaning is Belonging to the Lord or Offered to the Lord is chiefly used in English, Danish and Swedish and is used for girls is originated from Latin
- Gillian means Sweetheart or Epic is of Latin and Greek origin, a gender-neutral name is largely used in Finnish, Swedish and Danish
- Star - Star's meaning is Inspiring or Stella is particulary used in Finnish and Old DanishOld SwedishNorwegian. It is rooted from English and Latin is aimed at both boys and girls
Famous people named Maksim
- Maksim Kovalevsky, main authority on sociology in the Russian Empire
- Maksim Rokhmistrov, member of the State Duma of Russia for the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia
- Maksim Vorobyov, Russian landscape painter
- Maksim Anisimov, Belarusian ski jumper
- Maksim Cikuli, Minister of Health of Albania two times
- Maksim Vasiljević, was enthroned as Bishop of the Diocese of Western America of the Serbian Orthodox Church on 30 July 2006
- Maksim Ponomaryov, Russian cosmonaut, selected in 2006
- Maksim Surayev, retired Russian cosmonaut and politician
- Maksim Mrvica, Croatian pianist
- Maksim Opalev, retired Russian sprint canoeist
- Maksim Tank, Belarusian Soviet journalist, poet and translator
- Maksim Shatskikh, Uzbekistani former professional footballer of Russian origin
- Maksim Bahdanovič, Belarusian poet, journalist, translator
- Maksim Tarasov, retired pole vaulter
- Maksim Moshkow, public figure of the Russian Internet segment
- Maksim Romaschenko, Ukrainian-born Belarusian former footballer
- Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Ukrainian-American Latin–ballroom dance champion
- Maksim Purkayev, Soviet military leader
- Maksim Gruznov, retired Estonian football striker
- Maksim Smirnov, retired Estonian professional footballer
- Maksim Buznikin, is former Russia international forward or attacking midfielder
- Maksim Zhalmagambetov, Kazakh football defender
- Maksim Azovskiy, Kazakhstani footballer
- Maksim Belyayev, Kazakhstani professional ice hockey player currently playing for Kazzinc-Torpedo of the Higher Hockey League
- Maksim Zhavnerchik, Belarusian football defender
- Maksim Fadeev in Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit as Soundtrack
- Maksim Munzuk in Dersu Uzala as Actor
- Maksim Matveyev in Stilyagi as Actor
- Maksim Emelyanov in The Search as Actor
- Writer Maksim Asenov, known for movie Fatalnata zapetaya
- Maksim Borisov played the critical character of N in 1994 drama, history flick Molba o proshchenii.
- Maksim Konovalov, from 2003 crime, drama film Bumer, who portrayed the Lyokha 'Killa'.
- Maksim Puchkov portrayed the leading character of N in 1981 romance flick Kapel.
- In 1991, Maksim Razuvayev portrayed the role of N in romance flick Zavtra.
- In 1925, Maksim Shtraukh played the role of Police Spy in drama film Stachka.
- In 1998, Maksim Sukhanov portrayed the role of Svinya in comedy and crime film Strana glukhikh.
- In 1992 comedy film, Babnik-2, Maksim Voronkov characterized N.
- In 2019 action and drama movie, Kruty 1918, Maksim Donets characterized Volodya.
- Maksim Bityukov portrayed the pivotal role of Yakuchev in 2014 drama movie Sobachiy ray.
- Maksim Ruchkin, from 2003 comedy, romance movie Lyogkiy potseluy, who characterized N.
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