Maxine

Maxine is an English variant of the Latin female name Maxima and also represents a feminine form of Max or Maximilian.

What does the name Maxine mean?

The name Maxine is considered an English variation of the Latin Maxima and is also a feminine form of Max and Maximilian. The origins of these names lie in the Roman surname Maximus. Translated into German, the name means 'the greatest'. Its roots are found in the Latin language, derived from the word maxĭmus, which means 'very large' and 'greatest', and which in turn comes from the adjective magnus, meaning 'large' and 'significant'. Other variants include Maxime and Maxin. Short forms include Maxi, Maxie, Maxe, and Maxy.

Where does the name Maxine come from?

The origin of the name Maxine is Latin and means 'the greatest'. The Latin origin consists of the word combination magnus, meaning 'large' or 'important', and the comparative form maxĭmus, which means 'very large' or 'greatest'. The name is widespread in English and French languages.

How do you pronounce Maxine?

The pronunciation of Maxine is clear and two-syllable. In German emphasis, the name is usually pronounced as 'Mak-sin' [makˈsiːn], with the consonant cluster '-ks-' particularly emphasized. The extended ending '-ine' gives the name a certain elegance and breadth. Maxine thus appears modern and self-assured – clearly defined yet soft in resonance.

When is the name day of Maxine?

The name day for Maxine is celebrated on June 27 and August 13.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Maxine enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,107th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2005 at rank 618. In the last ten years, Maxine has been given about 260 times, placing it at 1,354th in the statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, the name ranks 1,246th.

Nicknames & pet names

Maexchen / Maexschen / Matze / Max / Maxe / Maxi / Maxie / Maxim / Maxinelein / Maxini / Mike / Mixi / Mäxchen / Mäxl / Xini

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Famous people

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• Maxine Schiff (top model)
• Maxine Schulze (German actress)
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