ThinkabaraMilan: meaning and origin
Milan
“Gracious, dear”
About the name Milan
Milan is a boy’s name from the Slavic tradition. Its meaning is “gracious, dear”. Names from Russian, Polish, Czech and other Slavic languages — like Mila, Nadia, Vera and Milan.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean gift of god, names that mean love or beloved.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Slavic names
- Dmitri 👦Devoted to Demeter, the earth goddess · Slavic
- Ivan 👦God is gracious; a form of John · Slavic
- Nikolai 👦Victory of the people · Slavic
- Sasha 🧒Defender; a Russian short form of Alexander · Slavic
Sibling name ideas (Slavic, girls)
- Anya 👧Grace; a form of Anna · Slavic
- Katya 👧Pure; a form of Katherine · Slavic
- Mila 👧Gracious, dear · Slavic
- Nadia 👧Hope · Slavic
- Vera 👧Faith; also Latin for true · Slavic
More boy names starting with M
- Magnus 👦Great; a royal name in Scandinavia · Latin
- Makoa 👦Fearless · Hawaiian
- Malik 👦King (from Arabic); popular in African American families · African American
- Marco 👦Warlike; dedicated to Mars · Italian
- Marcus 👦Warlike; dedicated to Mars · Latin
- Mason 👦Stone worker · English
- Mateo 👦Gift of God; the Spanish form of Matthew · Spanish
- Matteo 👦Gift of God · Italian
- Matthew 👦Gift of God · Hebrew
- Maverick 👦Independent one; from a Texas rancher who didn’t brand his cattle · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Milan mean?
Milan is a name of Slavic origin. It means: gracious, dear.
Is Milan a boy or girl name?
Milan is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Milan have?
Milan has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.