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Milan is a common Slavic male name and less commonly, a Roman name. It is derived from the Slavic element mil, with meanings kind, loving, and gracious. Milan was originally a diminutive or nickname for those whose Slavic names began with "Mil-". It is found in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Poland, and Hungary. It was in the top 5 names for boys born in Serbia in 2012. It was in the top 20 names for boys born in Slovakia in 2004. It was the eighth most popular name for boys born in the Netherlands in 2007, and seventh in Flanders in 2009.
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A boy name with 2 syllables. Currently considered rare.
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The name Milan has Slavic roots, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear.' While its precise origin is debated, it gained prominence in Slavic cultures and is a popular given name in many countries. It has also seen usage in other cultures, sometimes associated with the Italian city of Milan.
Milan Rastislav Štefánik, Milan Kundera, Milan Baroš, Milan Culek, Milan Babić
Mili, Milanče
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