Name:
Maxine
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Latin
Meaning:
Most likely derived from Maxima, a feminine form of Maximus, which in Latin means "the greatest". Maxine as a given name has been used since the 20th century although it was less and less popular towards the end of the millenium.
Pronunciation:
mak-SEEN
The Five Elements:
Fire
Also Spelled Like...:
Maxeen
Maxene
Maxyne
Famous Maxine:
Maxine Kingston : published author
Maxine Komlos : writer
Maxine Kumin : published author
Maxine Singer : writer
Maxine Sullivan : jazz artist
Maxine Trottier : writer
Maxine Waters : politician