Origin of the name Maurice: Derived from the Latin Mauritius (Moorish), a derivative of Maurus (a Moor). The Moors were a Muslim people of mixed Arab and Berber descent; thus the name came to mean "dark" or "swarthy" in reference to their coloring.
Mauricio is a Spanish masculine given name, equivalent to English Maurice, is derived from the Roman Mauritius. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "dark-skinned, Moorish". The following are the equivalents in other languages: Maurice, English. Morris, English.
The name Maxie is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Maxie is: The greatest. Feminine of Max.
The name Maxim is a Russian baby name. In Russian the meaning of the name Maxim is: The greatest.
The name Maximilian comes from the Latin “Maximilianus” which is a form of “Maximus” meaning 'greatest.' The name was borne from Saint Maximilian of Tebessa, a 3rd-century saint and martyr.
The name Maximilian comes from the Latin “Maximilianus” which is a form of “Maximus” meaning 'greatest.' The name was borne from Saint Maximilian of Tebessa, a 3rd-century saint and martyr. ... Together, the names of these two remarkable Roman generals formed the word for 'greatness'.
Roman family name which was derived from Latin maximus "greatest". Saint Maximus was a monk and theologian from Constantinople in the 7th century.
Maxine is actually a feminine form of Maximus, so it is really a Roman name meaning "greatest" or can mean "bright" or "noble." ― Anonymous User 4/7/2006. Actually, in mention to a user's comment above, I think Maxine is a Greek feminine form of Maximus.
Maxx is an elaboration of Max, which is the short form of Maximus, Maxim, Maximilian, Maxwell or any name starting with the Max prefix (including the feminine Maxine). Almost all Max names are derived from the Latin cognomen “Maximus” which is Latin for “greatest” (a superlative of “magnus” meaning “great, large”).
Origin of the name May: Originally used as a pet form of Mary and Margaret (pearl). More recently, however, it is usually associated with the name of the month, which is derived from the Latin Maius (the month of Maia, the Greek mythological goddess of increase).
