Milja
Finnish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Milja
Milja is a diminutive form of the Slavic name Milica or Mila, derived from the root "mil" meaning "dear" or "gracious" in Old Church Slavonic.
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Etymology
Milja is a diminutive form of the Slavic name Milica or Mila, derived from the root "mil" meaning "dear" or "gracious" in Old Church Slavonic. The name carries connotations of kindness and affection in its linguistic structure.
The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Serbia, Croatia, and other South Slavic regions, with historical usage across Orthodox Christian and Catholic communities in the Balkans.
Milja currently ranks #144 in the United States as a girl's name.
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