Milan
Milan is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit and Hindi; also Slavic origin, meaning “Union, meeting”.
| Meaning | Union, meeting |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit and Hindi; also Slavic |
| Written as | मिलन |
| Pronunciation | MIH-lun |
| Tradition | Hindu, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | India, Czech Republic, Serbia, Slovakia |
Meaning and origin of Milan
In Hindi and other Indian languages, Milan means a meeting or union, from a Sanskrit root meaning to come together. Quite separately, Milan is a Slavic name from mil, 'gracious, dear', widely used in Serbia, Croatia, Czechia and Slovakia; the Czech writer Milan Kundera is a well-known bearer. It also matches the English name of the Italian city of Milano, though that is a different word.
Is Milan a Hindu name?
For Hindu families, Milan carries the idea of union, sometimes read spiritually as union with the divine. In Slavic countries it is a secular name used largely by Orthodox and Catholic families.
How popular is Milan?
Common in parts of Central and Eastern Europe and well known in India.
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Spellings and variants of Milan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Milan mean?
Milan means 'Union, meeting'. It is of Sanskrit and Hindi; also Slavic origin.
Is Milan a Hindu name?
For Hindu families, Milan carries the idea of union, sometimes read spiritually as union with the divine. In Slavic countries it is a secular name used largely by Orthodox and Catholic families.
How do you pronounce Milan?
Milan is pronounced MIH-lun.
Is Milan a boy or girl name?
Milan is usually a boy name.