Maxentius

Maxentius is a historical Roman variant of the name Maxence and originally derives from the Latin surname Maximus. In its direct translation, the name means 'the greatest.'

What does the name Maxentius mean?

The name Maxentius is an ancient Roman form of Maxence and has its roots in the Roman surname Maximus. It is directly translated as 'the greatest.' The origin of the name is found in the Latin language, derived from the word maxĭmus, which means 'very large' or 'largest.' This, in turn, comes from the adjective magnus, which stands for 'large' or 'important.' Other variants include Maximino, Maximos, Maximinus, Maximo, Maximin, Maxym, Maxim, Maksim, Maksym, Maxerus, Maxon, and Miksa. Short forms of the name include Max, Maxi, Maxie, Maxe, and Maxy. In the fourth century, Maxentius was a Roman emperor and the son of Emperor Maximian as well as the son-in-law of Emperor Galerius.

Where does the name Maxentius come from?

Maxentius is a male first name of Latin origin, meaning 'the greatest.' The etymology consists of the Latin term magnus, meaning 'large' or 'important,' and the comparative form maxĭmus, which means 'very large' or 'largest.' The languages in which the name occurs are Latin, Romance, and Roman.

How do you pronounce Maxentius?

Maxentius is pronounced approximately as 'Maks-en-tius.'

When is the name day of Maxentius?

Maxentius celebrates his name day on June 27 and August 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the

Famous people

• Maxentius von Aquileia (bishop from Italy)