Mileva

Mileva is a female first name that is derived as a diminutive in Macedonia and Serbia from Slavic names that begin with the element 'Mil-'. Figuratively, the name means 'the beloved', 'the friendly', or 'the gentle'.

What does the name Mileva mean?

The first name Mileva is a diminutive from Macedonian and Serbian, derived from Slavic names that begin with the element 'Mil-'. Figuratively, it stands for 'the beloved', 'the friendly', and 'the gentle'. Its roots trace back to the Old Slavic term milŭ ‎(милъ) or mil (мил), which means 'friendly', 'dear', 'nice', 'pleasant', 'kind', 'loving', 'gracious', 'amiable', 'gentle', and 'mild'. Variants include Mila, Milla, and Mylla.

Where does the name Mileva come from?

The first name Mileva has its roots in Old Slavic and means 'the beloved'.

How do you pronounce Mileva?

The pronunciation of Mileva is three syllables and flows gently. The name is usually pronounced as 'Mi-le-va' [miˈleːva], starting with a clear, long 'Mi' that radiates lightness. The middle syllable with the elongated 'e' gives the name a sonorous breadth. The voiced 'v' before the open '-a' provides a soft, rounded ending. This makes Mileva melodious and harmonious – soft in structure and present in overall sound.

When is the name day of Mileva?

The name days for Mileva are celebrated on January 24, April 9, and April 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Mileva is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2009, when it reached 2,111th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, which places it at 4,561st in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,234th.

Nicknames & pet names

Millo / Millvi / Milly

Similar first names

Famous people

• Mileva Maric (former physicist and mathematician, wife of Albert Einstein)