Maksim

the greatest

GenderBoyOriginRussianSay itmahk-SEEMPopularityRising
Pronounced mahk-SEEM

About the name Maksim

Maksim is a vibrant, energetic name meaning greatest, hugely popular across Russia and Eastern Europe. It's bold and full of ambition.

A driven, spirited boy who reaches for the very best in life.

Fun fact

Maxim Gorky's pen name means bitter, chosen to reflect his hard early life.

Nicknames for Maksim

MaksMaksimka

Variations

MaximMaksymMaks

Famous people named Maksim

  • Maxim Gorky (writer)
  • Maksim Chmerkovskiy (dancer)

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