Milena

Girl's name

Milena is a Slavic name derived from the element "milu" meaning "gracious" or "dear." It has roots in Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian, and Serbian languages.

Meaning Gracious, dear
Origin Slavic
U.S. births in 2023 358
Peak year 2019

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Milena Markovna Kunis - Actress known for "Black Swan" and "Friends with Benefits."
  • Milena Dravić - Serbian actress in "Special Education" and "The Meeting Point."
  • Milena Vukotic - Italian actress in "Amici miei" and "The Seduction of Mimi."
  • Milena Canonero - Costume designer for "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "Marie Antoinette."
  • Milena Martelli - Italian actress in "The Last Prosecco" and "The Best Day."
  • Milena Govich - Actress in "Law & Order" and "Rescue Me."
  • Milena Smit - Spanish actress in "Parallel Mothers" and "The Innocent."
  • Milena Toscano - Brazilian actress in "The Clone" and "The Other Side of Paradise."
  • Milena Miconi - Italian actress in "The Last Kiss" and "The Best Day

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