Milas
Latin/Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Milas
Milas is a name derived from the Latin "Milo," which itself may stem from Germanic roots meaning "mild" or "merciful," though some sources link it to the Greek "milos" (mill).
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Etymology
Milas is a name derived from the Latin "Milo," which itself may stem from Germanic roots meaning "mild" or "merciful," though some sources link it to the Greek "milos" (mill). The name is used across Greek, Turkish, and Slavic cultures, with historical significance in Turkey where Milas is also an ancient city (formerly Mylasa) in Caria.
Milas currently ranks #13,506 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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