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Milma

Quick answerThe name Milma is of Scandinavian origin, derived from Old Norse elements meaning "mild" or "gentle" combined with a feminine suffix, reflecting qualities of softness and kindness.

Scandinavian · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,012
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables2
OriginScandinavian
LanguageOld Norse
CultureNordic
Letters5
Numerology3 Chaldean 4
Global rank#1,012

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Milma

The name Milma is of Scandinavian origin, derived from Old Norse elements meaning "mild" or "gentle" combined with a feminine suffix, reflecting qualities of softness and kindness.

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Etymology

The name Milma is of Scandinavian origin, derived from Old Norse elements meaning "mild" or "gentle" combined with a feminine suffix, reflecting qualities of softness and kindness. It has been used primarily in Nordic countries, particularly Sweden and Finland, with roots in Germanic and Norse naming traditions that predate Christianity in the region.

Milma currently ranks #1,012 in the United States as a girl's name.

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