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Massimo
Greatest
Origin
Latin
Used in
it
Popularity
#40 in the Italian baby-name ranking
Origin and meaning of Massimo
Massimo comes from the Latin Maximus, 'the greatest,' the superlative of magnus. Once a prestigious Roman cognomen, it was later borne by many saints and martyrs, such as Maximus the Confessor. The name carries a wish for greatness and pre-eminence. It is very common in Italy, where it remains a masculine classic, and its equivalents are known throughout the Latin and wider European world. Parents love its full sound and clear, auspicious meaning.
Variants around the world
How Massimo sounds in other languages.
MaximusMáximoMaximeMaximMaximilian
Famous people
- Massimo Troisi— actor
- Massimo Ranieri— singer
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