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Maksym

Maksym is a masculine given name widely used in Ukraine and among Ukrainian communities abroad. It is the Ukrainian form of the name Maxim, and is commonly written as Maksym in English-language texts.

Etymology and meaning: The name derives from the Latin maximus, meaning "the greatest." Through Christian and

Usage and variants: In addition to Ukrainian, the form Maksym is found in Polish contexts and among

Cultural and religious associations: The name is linked with Saint Maximus the Confessor in Christian tradition,

See also: Maxim (name).

Slavic
naming
traditions,
Maksym
developed
as
the
Ukrainian
form
of
Maxim,
with
related
forms
such
as
Maksim
and
Maxim
used
in
other
Slavic
languages.
Polish-Ukrainian
communities.
Internationally,
related
forms
include
Maxim
(English
and
many
other
languages),
Maksim
(Russian
and
Belarusian),
and
Maxime
(French).
and
the
Maximus
name
appears
in
various
saints’
lists,
contributing
to
its
historic
presence
in
Eastern
Europe.