Maxine
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Maxine
Maxine is the feminine form of the Latin name Maximus, meaning "greatest" or "largest," derived from the Latin adjective maximus.
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Etymology
Maxine is the feminine form of the Latin name Maximus, meaning "greatest" or "largest," derived from the Latin adjective maximus.
The name is primarily used in English-speaking, French, and Western Christian cultures, gaining particular popularity in the United States during the 20th century.
Maxine currently ranks #497 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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