Milena

mee-LEH-nah'mee-LAY-nah'3 syllables
🌐Slavic
Affectionate

MEANING

GraciousBeloved

ORIGIN

Slavic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Slavic element 'mil', meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Milena is often seen as a name that conveys warmth and affection.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used in various Slavic countries for centuries and has been borne by several queens and princesses.

🇮🇹Italian
Melodic

MEANING

Gracious

ORIGIN

Italian

ETYMOLOGY

Adapted from the Slavic root with similar meanings.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Italy, Milena is appreciated for its melodic sound.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name gained popularity in Italy during the 20th century.

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The name Milena means "gracious; beloved" in Slavic, "gracious" in Italian.
Milena has Slavic and Italian origins. Derived from the Slavic element 'mil', meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'.
Milena is pronounced mee-LEH-nah (mee-LAY-nah). It has 3 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Milena include Mila, Lena, Mimi.
Some middle name ideas for Milena include Rose, Grace, Claire, Anne, Jane.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Milena include Sofia, Lukas, Nina, Mateo.
The most common spelling is Milena. Alternative spellings include Melena, Milina.