Max Mustermann

German

Alternative forms

  • Erik Mustermann

Etymology

Max (common German given name) +‎ Mustermann (placeholder surname, literally Sampleman, Exampleman).

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

Max Mustermann m (proper noun, strong, genitive Max Mustermanns or (with an article) Max Mustermann)

  1. placeholder name used on samples and forms: John Q. Public, John Doe (but not used in legal contexts)
    Coordinate term: (woman's name) Erika Mustermann

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