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Milan: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Milan · 2 syllables

Everything about the name Milan: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Dear, gracious»

Gender

Boy

Origin

Slavic

Popularity

68 out of 100

Where Milan is popular

  • UkraineTop 60

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Milan

With its Slavic heritage, Milan has long been valued for its meaning, "Dear, gracious." It is the kind of boy's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.

In everyday speech Milan is said Milan (2 syllables). Milan is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Мілан.

Today Milan is a steadily chosen option, scoring 68 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as love.

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Variants & Related Spellings

Мілан

FAQ

What does the name Milan mean?+

The name Milan means "Dear, gracious".

What is the origin of the name Milan?+

Milan is a name of Slavic origin.

Is Milan a girl or boy name?+

Milan is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Milan?+

Milan is pronounced Milan (2 syllables).

Is Milan a popular name?+

Milan is a steadily chosen option, scoring 68 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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