Mil
Slavic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Mil
The name 'Mil' is a short form of names like 'Milan' or 'Milena', derived from the Slavic root *milŭ* meaning "gracious" or "dear." It is used primarily in Slavic cultures (e.g., Serbian, Croatian, Czech) and is not tied to a specific religion, though it appears in both Christian and secular contexts; historically, it gained prominence as a given name in the 20th century.
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Etymology
The name 'Mil' is a short form of names like 'Milan' or 'Milena', derived from the Slavic root *milŭ* meaning "gracious" or "dear." It is used primarily in Slavic cultures (e.g., Serbian, Croatian, Czech) and is not tied to a specific religion, though it appears in both Christian and secular contexts; historically, it gained prominence as a given name in the 20th century.
Mil currently ranks #93 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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