Milena
Milena is a Christian girl name of Slavic origin, meaning “Dear, gracious”.
| Meaning | Dear, gracious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Slavic |
| Written as | Милена |
| Pronunciation | mee-LEH-nah |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Serbia, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Montenegro |
Meaning and origin of Milena
Milena is built on the Slavic element mil 'dear, gracious, kind', which also appears in names like Milan, Ljudmila and Miloslav. It is used across the Slavic world, from Serbia and Montenegro to Czechia, Poland and Bulgaria. Milena Vukotić was the queen consort of Montenegro's King Nikola, and the Czech journalist Milena Jesenská is remembered for her friendship and letters with Franz Kafka. The name also travels easily into Italian and Spanish.
Is Milena a Christian name?
Milena is a native Slavic name rather than a saint's name, and it is used comfortably by Orthodox, Catholic and secular families.
How popular is Milena?
Popular across Slavic countries and increasingly heard in Western Europe and Latin America.
Gifts with the name Milena
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Spellings and variants of Milena
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Milena mean?
Milena means 'Dear, gracious'. It is of Slavic origin.
Is Milena a Christian name?
Milena is a native Slavic name rather than a saint's name, and it is used comfortably by Orthodox, Catholic and secular families.
How do you pronounce Milena?
Milena is pronounced mee-LEH-nah.
Is Milena a boy or girl name?
Milena is usually a girl name.