Miljana

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Name
Miljana
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

Miljana is considered a Serbian variant of the names Milana or Milena. The female first name carries the meanings "the beloved," "the pleasant," "the friendly," and "the kind."

What does the name Miljana mean?

Miljana is regarded as a Serbian development of the names Milana or Milena. The name means "the beloved," "the pleasant," "the friendly," and also "the kind" or "the gracious." The roots of the name lie in the Old Slavic word milŭ ‎(милъ) or mil (мил), which means "kind," "dear," "nice," "pleasant," "good," "loving," "gracious," "amiable," "gentle," and "mild." Other variants of the name include Mylana, Milane, Milijana, Milenna, Mylena, Milanka, Miljanka, Milangela, Milanda, Milanja, and Milada.

Where does the name Miljana come from?

The name Miljana has Old Slavic roots and means "the beloved." The Old Slavic

How do you pronounce Miljana?

Miljana is pronounced as 'Mil-yana.'

When is the name day of Miljana?

The name day of Miljana falls on April 9, April 21, and September 15.

Popularity

Miljana is a rather rare name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2017 at 2,741st place. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,253rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,654th.

Nicknames & pet names

Iljana / Mili / Milja / Miljanica / Milli

Similar first names

Miljanka

Famous people

  • Miljana Bojovic (basketball player from Serbia)

Frequently asked questions about the name Miljana

What is the origin of the name Miljana?

Miljana has Old Slavic roots and is used in Serbian. The name derives from the words 'milŭ' and 'mil,' which mean kindness and love.

What does the name Miljana mean?

The name Miljana means 'the beloved,' 'the pleasant,' and also encompasses attributes like 'the friendly,' 'the kind,' and 'the gracious.'

How popular is the name Miljana?

Miljana enjoys a certain popularity, especially in Serbia and other Slavic countries, with its variants also found in various cultures.

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