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Fact sheet

Name
Milanka
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

The name Milanka is a feminine form that is common in both Croatia and Serbia and is derived from Milan. In the German language, the name is interpreted as 'the Pleasant', 'the Friendly', 'the Love', 'the Lovely', 'the Nice', or 'the Kind'.

What does the name Milanka mean?

Milanka, a feminine name, is the Croatian and Serbian variant of Milan. It is translated into German with meanings such as 'the Pleasant', 'the Friendly', 'the Love', 'the Lovely', 'the Nice', as well as 'the Kind' or 'the Gracious'. The origin of the name lies in Old Slavic, derived from the Slavic word milŭ ‎(милъ) or mil (мил), which encompasses terms like 'friendly', 'dear', 'nice', 'pleasant', 'kind', 'loving', 'gracious', 'amiable', 'gentle', and 'mild'. Furthermore, Milanka can be seen as a South Slavic diminutive of Premilanka, meaning 'the Gracious One', or as a variant of Mila. Other forms of the name include Milana, Milena, Milenna, Mylena, Mylana, Milane, Milangela, Milanda, Milanja, and Milada. Male variants include Milano, Milanko, and Milann.

Where does the name Milanka come from?

Milanka is a feminine name that has its roots in Old Slavic and carries meanings such as 'the Kind' or 'the Pleasant'. The Old Slavic word consists of milŭ and mil, which means friendly, dear, nice, pleasant, kind, loving, gracious, amiable, gentle, and mild. The languages in which the name is used are Croatian, Serbian, and Slavic.

How do you pronounce Milanka?

Mi-lan-ka

When is the name day of Milanka?

The name day for Milanka is celebrated three times a year: on April 9, April 21, and September 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Milanka is a rare name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2012, at 3,656th. In the last ten years, Milanka has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,864th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mica / Mila / Milänk

Similar first names

Famous people

  • Milanka Opacic (Politician from Croatia)

Frequently asked questions about the name Milanka

Where does the name Milanka come from?

Milanka has its roots in Old Slavic and is primarily used in the Croatian and Serbian languages.

What does the name Milanka mean?

The meaning of Milanka includes terms like 'the Pleasant', 'the Friendly', and 'the Kind', derived from the Slavic words for friendly and dear.

Is Milanka a popular name?

Milanka is primarily common in the South Slavic regions, but is also gaining popularity internationally.

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