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Boy's nameOrigin: LatinThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendarNamed after: Maxima

Maksim

Maksim is a popular Slavic form of the Latin name Maximus. It merges ancient classical prestige with a vibrant tradition across Eastern and Southern Slavic cultures. Strong, crisp, and universally recognizable, it is a confident choice for modern parents.

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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name Maksim means "the greatest" and signifies importance or exceptional status.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno má pôvod v latinskom rodovom mene a kognomene Maximus, ktoré je superlatívom prídavného mena magnus („veľký“), a znamená teda „najväčší“. Podoba Maksim sa do slovanského kultúrneho priestoru rozšírila prostredníctvom gréckeho tvaru Maximos a východokresťanskej tradície.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Maksim vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

MAKSIM

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

19 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
14 April
Croatian Calendar
5 May
Croatian Calendar
29 May
Croatian Calendar
13 August
Croatian Calendar
27 November
Croatian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Vyslovuje sa [maksim], so spoluhláskovou skupinou ks.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Maksim
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Maksima
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Maksimovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Maksima
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Maksim
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Maksimovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Maksimom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
MaksimkoMaksiMaksík
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Maksim
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Maksim! Maksimko! Maksi!

Notable figures named Maksim

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People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Maksim Litwinow
SU
1876 – 1951Historical Figure

Soviet diplomat and foreign minister (1876–1951)

Maksim Bahdanovič
1891 – 1917Historical Figure

Belarusian writer (1891–1917)

Maksim Koncewicz
SU
born 1964Notable Figure

Russian-born French mathematician and Fields Medallist

Maksim Gałkin
RU
born 1976Notable Figure

Russian television personality, comedian

MakSim
SU
born 1983Notable Figure

Russian singer

Maksim Surajew
SU
born 1972Notable Figure

Russian cosmonaut and politician

Maksim Iglinski
KZ
born 1981Notable Figure

road bicycle racer

Maksim Kowalewski
1851 – 1916Historical Figure

Ukrainian sociologist (1851-1916)

Test how Maksim sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Maksim Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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Initials / monogram:with dots:M.S.without dots:MS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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