Maximiliane

Maximiliane is the feminine variant of the name Maximilian and carries the meaning 'the greatest'. The name has its roots in the Roman nickname Maximus and derives from the Latin word maximus, which means 'the greatest'.

What does the name Maximiliane mean?

Maximiliane is the female equivalent of Maximilian and means 'the greatest'. The name originally derives from the Roman nickname Maximus, from which the extended form Maximilianus and finally Maximilian developed. An alternative spelling is Maximiliana. The short form of the name is Maxi. While Maximilian is among the most popular first names in Germany, the female form Maximiliane (alongside Maximiliana) is significantly less common.

Where does the name Maximiliane come from?

The origin of the name Maximiliane is both Latin and Roman and means 'the greatest'. In Latin, this is expressed through the terms maximus = the greatest and maxima = the greatest (feminine). Languages: German.

How do you pronounce Maximiliane?

The pronunciation of Maximiliane is six to five syllables and phonetically pronounced. In German phonetics, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ma-xi-mi-LI-a-ne' [maksimiˈliːaːnə], with the syllable '-li-' being emphasized, giving the name a clear rhythmic structure. The sequence of bright vowels ensures a flowing, lively sound quality. The ending '-ne' sounds soft and bright. Maximiliane thus conveys a solemn and traditional impression, powerful and feminine with an impressive fullness of sound.

When is the name day of Maximiliane?

The name day for Maximiliane is celebrated on November 8.

Popularity

Maximiliane is a relatively rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,107th on the list of the most common female baby names. The best placement the name achieved was in 2006 at 459th. In the last ten years, Maximiliane has been given as a first name about 130 times, placing it 2,097th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,885th.

Nicknames & pet names

Liane / Liliane / Lilly / Max / Maxe / Maxi / Maxie / Maxim / Maxpax / Mia / Mila / Milli

Similar first names

Famous people

• Karoline Friederike Louise Maximiliane V (German poet)
• Maximiliane Ackers (writer from Germany)
• Maximiliane Bleibtreu (Austrian theater actress)
• Maximiliane Häcke (voice actress from Germany)
• Maximiliane Rall (football player from Germany)
• Maximiliane von la Roche (close friend of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in Wetzlar)