Maksiu
Maksiu is a Polish affectionate diminutive used for male given names, most commonly Maksymilian and, less frequently, Maciej. In everyday speech and informal writing, Maksiu functions as a friendly nickname or pet name rather than a formal given name.
The form is created by taking the stem of the original name and adding the -u suffix,
Origins and related forms: Maksiu derives from Maksymilian and, to a lesser extent, Maciej. Related diminutives
Pronunciation: Maksiu is pronounced roughly as mak-SYOO in standard Polish, with the second syllable resembling the
This entry treats Maksiu as a linguistic and cultural nickname within Polish naming practices, rather than