Milijan
Slavic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Milijan
Milijan is a Slavic name derived from the root "mil," meaning "dear" or "gracious," combined with the suffix "-jan," making it signify "the gracious one" or "beloved." The name is primarily used among South Slavic peoples, particularly Serbs, Croats, and other Balkans populations, with historical use across Orthodox Christian and Catholic communities in the region.
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Etymology
Milijan is a Slavic name derived from the root "mil," meaning "dear" or "gracious," combined with the suffix "-jan," making it signify "the gracious one" or "beloved." The name is primarily used among South Slavic peoples, particularly Serbs, Croats, and other Balkans populations, with historical use across Orthodox Christian and Catholic communities in the region.
Milijan currently ranks #941 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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