"Maximilian" meaning in German

See Maximilian in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: [maksiˈmiːli̯aːn] Audio: De-at Maximilian.ogg , De-Maximilian.ogg
Etymology: Saint's name from Latin Maximilianus, a derivative of Maximus "the greatest". It was used in German royal houses after Friedrich III chose it for his son in 1459, explaining it as a combination of the names of two Roman generals, Maximus and Aemilianus. Etymology templates: {{der|de|la|Maximilianus}} Latin Maximilianus Head templates: {{head|de|proper noun}} Maximilian
  1. a male given name, popular currently in Germany Categories (topical): German given names, German male given names Related terms: Max, Maximiliane
    Sense id: en-Maximilian-de-name-mmQl~~97 Categories (other): German entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 4 entries
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