Ljudmilla
Slavic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ljudmilla
Ljudmilla derives from the Slavic elements "ljud" (people) and "mil" (dear/gracious), meaning "beloved by the people" or "dear to the people." The name has roots in Old Church Slavonic and belongs to the family of Slavic names with the "mil" element.
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Etymology
Ljudmilla derives from the Slavic elements "ljud" (people) and "mil" (dear/gracious), meaning "beloved by the people" or "dear to the people." The name has roots in Old Church Slavonic and belongs to the family of Slavic names with the "mil" element.
The name is predominantly used in Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian, and other Slavic cultures, with notable historical figures including Saint Ludmila of Bohemia (10th century) and Soviet-era bearers; it is associated with both Orthodox Christian and secular Slavic traditions.
Ljudmilla currently ranks #5,475 in the United States as a girl's name.
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