Maxim (given name)
Maxim (also Maksim or Maksym) is a male first name of Roman origin. It is common in Slavic-speaking countries, mainly in Belarus, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine. The name is derived from the Latin family name Maximus, meaning "the greatest". Maxim is also a less well-known surname. Notable people. Monarchs: Đorđe Branković, Despot of Serbia, monastic name Maksim. In Christianity: In literature: In music: In sport: In business: In politics: In fiction: In crime: Surname. For people with the surname Maxim, see Maxim (surname).