Meaning: Greatest
The story
The Italian form of Maximus, a Roman name meaning greatest. It belongs to the same classical family as Max without being an expansion invented from that modern short form.
Nicknames
- Max
- Massi
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Strong
- Works everywhere
Origins
Massimo comes from Italian.
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Italian form of Vincent: conquering
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Possessing goodness, through Darius
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Italian form of Valentinus, associated with strength and health
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Form of Marius; original meaning uncertain
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Combination of Gianni and Carlo
Dante
Enduring; steadfast
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