Name Milya Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Milya

Milya is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Milya?

Milya is a short form of the Slavic name Ludmilla, but is also considered to be a derivation of the name Melanie, which is of Greek origin.

What does the name Milya mean?

Milya means “favor of the people” (from Old Slavic “ljudije/людиѥ” = people/men + “milŭ/милъ” = gracious/dear) and “dark” or “black” (from ancient Greek “mélās/μέλᾱς”).

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