Milisav
South Slavic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Milisav
Milisav is a South Slavic name composed of two elements: "mil" (dear, gracious) and "sav" (glory), meaning "dear glory" or "gracious glory" with roots in Old Slavic.
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Etymology
Milisav is a South Slavic name composed of two elements: "mil" (dear, gracious) and "sav" (glory), meaning "dear glory" or "gracious glory" with roots in Old Slavic. The name is primarily used among Serbian and other South Slavic peoples, with historical prevalence in medieval Serbia and continued use in Orthodox Christian communities.
Milisav currently ranks #941 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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