Ljudmilla

Ljudmilla Origin and Meaning

The name Ljudmilla is a girl's name.

Ljudmilla is a feminine Slavic name variant of Ludmila, particularly common in Serbian, Slovenian, and some Baltic languages. The name combines two ancient Slavic elements: 'ljud' or 'lud' meaning 'people' and 'mila' meaning 'dear' or 'gracious,' creating the beautiful meaning 'dear to the people.' The initial 'Lj' represents a specific sound in Slavic languages that doesn't exist in English. Saint Ludmila of Bohemia, a 10th-century martyr and patron saint of the Czech Republic, helped spread the name throughout Eastern Europe. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, Ljudmilla maintains moderate popularity in Slavic nations, appreciated for its traditional roots and melodious sound. The name often shortens to Mila or Ljuda as familiar forms.

Popularity of the name Ljudmilla

• 70 Estonia 2024