Mila
Serbian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Mila
Mila means "dear" or "beloved" and derives from the Slavic diminutive suffix "-ila" or from Sanskrit "mila" meaning "meeting/union." The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures (Russian, Serbian, Bulgarian) and has gained international popularity in Western countries, with historical use among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe.
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Etymology
Mila means "dear" or "beloved" and derives from the Slavic diminutive suffix "-ila" or from Sanskrit "mila" meaning "meeting/union." The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures (Russian, Serbian, Bulgarian) and has gained international popularity in Western countries, with historical use among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe.
Mila currently ranks #43 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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