initiative vs maiden

initiative and maiden both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
initiative	Yes	Yes	No	No
maiden	Yes	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, initiative and maiden are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of initiative include first, inaugural, initiatory.

initiative (noun)	maiden (noun)
the first of a series of actions	an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
readiness to embark on bold new ventures	(cricket) an over in which no runs are scored

initiative (adjective)	maiden (adjective)
serving to set in motion	serving to set in motion