Milene
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- Name
- Milene
- Gender
- Girl name
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Milene represents an alternative spelling of Milane, the French variant of the names Milana and Milena. Translated into German, the name means 'the Lovely', 'the Friendly', 'the Pleasant', and 'the Gracious'.
What does the name Milene mean?
Milene is a variant of Milane, a French derivative of the names Milana and Milena. The German translation of the name includes meanings such as 'the Lovely', 'the Friendly', 'the Pleasant', or 'the Gracious' and 'the Kind'. The origin of the name lies in the Old Slavic word milŭ (милъ) or mil (мил), which means 'friendly', 'dear', 'nice', 'pleasant', 'kind', 'loving', 'gracious', 'amiable', 'gentle', and 'mild'. Additionally, Milene is considered a short form of the double name Marie-Helene (Marie-Hélène) adopted from the French language in the 1990s. There are various variants, including Milenna, Mylena, Mylana, Milanka, Milangela, Milanda, Milanja, and Milada. Male forms include Milan, Milano, and Milanko as well as Milann.
Where does the name Milene come from?
The origin of the name Milene is Old Slavic with the meaning 'the Lovely'. The Old Slavic word milŭ or mil means friendly, dear, nice, pleasant, kind, loving, gracious, amiable, gentle, and mild. Languages: German, French.
How do you pronounce Milene?
The sound and pronunciation of Milene: The name Milene is three to four syllables and softly structured. It is pronounced as 'Mi-le-ne' [miˈleːnə], where a clear initial 'i' sound meets an elongated middle syllable. The gentle sound of the -ne at the end gives the name a certain lightness. This makes Milene melodic and feminine – flowing and harmonious in overall sound.
When is the name day of Milene?
The name days for Milene are on April 9, April 21, and September 15.
Popularity
In Germany, Milene is a common first name. The name currently ranks 3,210th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2014 at 1,745th. In the last ten years, Milene has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,277th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,996th.
Nicknames & pet names
Leni / Lenka / Mi / Mii / Mikae / Mil / Milbe / Milenchen / Mileni / Milenusch / Mili / Milka / Millie / Millschka / Milly / Mülli / Müslichen
Famous people
- Milene Domingues (Brazilian footballer)
- Milene Weigert (songwriter & singer)
- Millane Fernandez (singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Milene
What does the name Milene mean?
Milene means 'the Lovely' and derives from Old Slavic words that encompass terms like 'friendly', 'nice', and 'kind'.
Where does the name Milene come from?
The name Milene has Old Slavic roots and was adopted from the French-speaking region in the 1990s, where it serves as a short form of the double name Marie-Helene.
How popular is the name Milene?
Milene is increasingly popular, especially in German-speaking countries, and is a modern choice for parents looking for a melodious and meaningful name.