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Massimo

MAHSS-ee-moh

Popularity

#886

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Italian

Total Births

3,775

Peak Year

#289 in 2023

First Recorded

1963

Style

Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Massimo is an Italian name derived from the Latin "Maximus" meaning "greatest". It signifies someone of great importance or stature.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Massimo Bottura

    Italian restaurateur and three-Michelin-star chef

Nicknames

MaxMassi

Spelling Variations

MaximusMaximilianMassimiliano

Similar Names

LeonardoAlessandroLorenzoMatteo

Personality Traits

StrongConfidentLeadershipAmbitious

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