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Name Origin

Maximus is a Roman given name meaning 'greatest' or 'largest'. It originates from the Latin word 'maximus', which is the superlative form of 'magnus' (meaning 'great').

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Famous People

Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus Maximus (244-311)

Roman Emperor

  • Reunited the Roman Empire after a period of civil war.
  • Implemented sweeping administrative and economic reforms.
  • Established the Tetrarchy system to stabilize imperial rule.