maiden vs initiative

maiden and initiative both are nouns.

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

As adjectives, maiden and initiative are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of maiden include first, inaugural, initiatory.

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

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