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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Dear, kind, gracious
- Origin
- Slavic
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- mih-LAHN
Milan is a Slavic name that works for a child of any gender, with a meaning of "dear, kind, gracious." It's pronounced mih-LAHN, and it carries a vintage, worldly feel — an old-world name that reads current.
Meaning & Origin of Milan
Meaning: Dear, kind, gracious.
Origin: Slavic.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Milan
mih-LAHNIPA /mɪˈlɑːn/
Popularity of Milan
Milan hit its peak at #230 in 2023, with 1,521 babies given the name that year, then eased slightly to #231 in 2024 even as the count rose to 1,552.
Names Like Milan
These names share Milan’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Milan mean?
Dear, kind, gracious. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Milan?
Milan is pronounced mih-LAHN (IPA: /mɪˈlɑːn/).
Is Milan a popular name right now?
Milan is near its all-time peak (#230 in 2023), ranked #231 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1885–2024.)
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