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Mila

Mila (name) means a female given name common across Slavic languages and beyond. Example: “Mila starred in the film released last year.”

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A female given name common across Slavic languages and beyond.
"Mila starred in the film released last year."
2
The capital of Mila Province in northeastern Algeria.
"The city of Mila sits along the Mila River."

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In plain EnglishA short, soft-sounding first name popular across many European and Slavic-speaking countries.

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Etymology

A diminutive found across Slavic languages, from names built on "Mil-" ("grace, beloved"), such as Ludmila or Milena; also used as a short form of Emily in Spanish.

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Mila” mean?

The word “Mila” means a female given name common across Slavic languages and beyond. In plain terms, a short, soft-sounding first name popular across many European and Slavic-speaking countries.

How do you use “Mila” in a sentence?

Here is “Mila” used in a sentence: “Mila starred in the film released last year.”

What part of speech is “Mila”?

“Mila” is a name.

Where does the word “Mila” come from?

The word “Mila” comes from Spanish. A diminutive found across Slavic languages, from names built on "Mil-" ("grace, beloved"), such as Ludmila or Milena; also used as a short form of Emily in Spanish.

How many meanings does “Mila” have?

“Mila” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name common across Slavic languages and beyond.

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