Origin, Meaning, And History Of Milan
Milan is a popular Slavic and Roman given name for boys. It derives from the Slavic word ‘mil’ which embodies the qualities of kindness, love, and grace. Milan was once used as a shortened form of various Slavic names.
It comes from the Old Slavic phrase, which means ‘beloved,’ ‘lovely,’ and ‘dear,’ and is a popular prefix in Slavic names. The Serbian names Miloslav, Milomir, Milica, Milka, Milo, Milutin, Miodrag, and Miomir all have the same origin. The majority of these variations were originally noted in pre-Nemanjic Era Serbian texts.
The name is widely used in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Poland, and Hungary. Due to its ancient Roman meaning of ‘eager and hardworking,’ the name Milan is also popular throughout Europe’s Romance-speaking regions. The persons with those names are named after the corresponding Italian city.
米兰首次millenn居住着的凯尔特部落ia before Christ. The Latin word Mediolanum, which is assumed to have been derived from ancient Celtic linguistic components, simply meant ‘a town in the midst of a plain.’ According to some theories, the name is originally derived from a Celtic term that referred to a sanctuary or religious center for the specific Celtic tribes who once lived in the region. The name also exists in Sanskrit and means union or coming together.
In 2012, it was among the top 5 boys’ names given to newborns in Serbia. In 2004, it was one of the top 20 boys’ names in Slovakia. It ranked seventh in Flanders in 2009 and eighth among names given to boys born in the Netherlands in 2007.
Milan Hendrickxappears frequently in the fictional Belgian television serieswtFOCK. The lives of teens in Antwerp are followed in the Belgian teen drama online series WtFOCK. It is a remake of the well-known Norwegian television program SKAM.
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Famous People With The Name Milan
- Milan AleksićSerbian water polo athlete, well-known for winning the 2016 and 2020 Olympic championship and received a bronze medal in the 2012 Olympics.
- MilanIndian film art director, widely popular for his films like, Billa, Velayutham and Vedalam.
- Milan LucicCanadian ice hockey player, best-known for playing in the National Hockey League for the Calgary Flames.
- Milan MichálekCzech ice hockey player, widely known for playing in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
- Milan StankovićSerbian singer-songwriter, popular for winning Barbara Dex Award and Pink Music Festival under various categories.
Milan On The Popularity Chart
The name Milan shot up in popularity after 2012 in the United states. Have a look at the graphs below to know more.
Popularity Over Time
The name’s growth remained slow from the 1980s till 2012. It peaked in 2021 when the name Milan was shared by 826 babies per million in the United States.
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The name was on a decline after 1983 hitting its lowest rank of 21808 in 2007. It has recovered somewhat and in 2021 was placed 17932.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Milan
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Milan?
The name Milan means in hindi it means the unison. in slavic it means gracious, kind person.
2. What is the origin of the name Milan?
Milan has a Sanskrit and Slavic origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Milan?
Milan is pronounced as mi-lan.
