Lyudmila
Slavic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Lyudmila
Lyudmila derives from the Old Church Slavonic elements "lyud" (people) and "mila" (dear/gracious), meaning "dear to the people" or "beloved by the people." The name is primarily used in Russian, Ukrainian, and other Slavic cultures, with historical prominence in Russia during the Soviet era and among Eastern Orthodox Christian populations.
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Etymology
Lyudmila derives from the Old Church Slavonic elements "lyud" (people) and "mila" (dear/gracious), meaning "dear to the people" or "beloved by the people." The name is primarily used in Russian, Ukrainian, and other Slavic cultures, with historical prominence in Russia during the Soviet era and among Eastern Orthodox Christian populations.
Lyudmila currently ranks #16,748 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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