Milena
Meaning of Milena
Milena is a beautiful and elegant name of Slavic origin, commonly found in countries such as the Czech Republic and Poland. It is pronounced as "mee-LAY-nah" in Slavic languages and "mee-LEH-nah" in Italian. The name Milena conveys grace and warmth, often associated with kindness and a gentle spirit. A popular variation of this name is Mila, which has also gained widespread appeal. In the United States, the popularity of Milena has seen a gradual increase over the years, ranking 700th in 2023 with 408 occurrences. This upward trend reflects its growing charm among new parents seeking a unique yet timeless name for their daughters.
Pronunciation
Slavic Languages (e.g. Czech, Polish)
- Pronunced as mee-LAY-nah (/miˈlɛna/)
Italian
- Pronunced as mee-LEH-nah (/miˈlɛna/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Milena
| Milena of Montenegro - Milena Petrović-Njegoš, the only Queen consort of Montenegro, served as regent of Montenegro and titular regent for the king-in-exile Michael. |
| Milena Canonero is an acclaimed Italian costume designer with four Academy Awards and a long list of other prestigious accolades to her name. |
| Milena Pavlović-Barili, a Serbian painter and poet, is the most prominent female artist of Serbian modernism. |
| Milena Glimbovski is a Russian-German entrepreneur, author, and zero-waste activist known for founding the Berlin grocery store Original Unverpackt, which sells goods without disposable packaging. |
| Milena Kitic is a Serbian American operatic mezzo-soprano. |
| Milena Doleželová-Velingerová was a distinguished Czech sinologist at the University of Toronto. |
| Milena Gabanelli is an Italian journalist and television host, renowned for her investigative journalism on the Italian public TV channel Rai 3's program Report. |
| Milena Nikolić is a Bosnian professional footballer and forward for the Bosnia and Herzegovina women's national football team. |
| Milena Slavova is a Bulgarian punk rock singer. |
