GirlSlavic origin

Mila: name meaning and origin

MEE-luh

Mila is a girl’s name of Slavic origin that means “gracious, dear”.

Mila at a glance

Meaning
“gracious, dear”
Gender
Girl
Origin
Slavic
Pronunciation
MEE-luh
Other forms
Milla, Milena, Camila

Where the name Mila comes from

Mila is usually a short form of Slavic names such as Ludmila and Milena, from a Slavic word for gracious or dear. In Spanish and Italian it can also be short for Camila, which comes from Latin, so its origin depends on the family. It has quickly become a popular name in the US and Europe.

Famous people named Mila

  • Mila Kunis (actress)

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