Ludmila
Ludmila is a girls' name of Slavic origin meaning “people's grace, beloved by the people.”
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how do you pronounce Ludmila?
lood-MEE-lah
where does the name Ludmila come from?
A Slavic name combining lud, people, and mila, dear, nice or gentle. The initial L is often softened, giving the spellings Lyudmila, Lyudmyla and Ljudmila.
Honoring Saint Ludmila of Bohemia, grandmother of Saint Wenceslas and patron saint of Bohemia, this name carries deep Czech heritage. Ludmila was martyred for her Christian faith in 921. The name combines 'lyud' (people) with 'mila' (dear/grace), expressing a leader beloved by her people.
the history of Ludmila
The first known bearer was a Bohemian saint of the 9th and 10th centuries. Among Latvians it is first recorded as a given name in the late 19th century.
who are famous people named Ludmila?
- Saint Ludmila of Bohemia (patron saint of Bohemia)
- Ludmila Ulitskaya (Russian author)
what are the nicknames and variants of Ludmila?
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Variants around the world
what names are similar to Ludmila?
what names go well with Ludmila?
Sibling names that share Ludmila's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Ludmila
What does the name Ludmila mean?
Ludmila means “people's grace, beloved by the people”.
What is the origin of the name Ludmila?
Ludmila comes from the Slavic naming tradition. Related forms include Lyudmila, Ljudmila and Ľudmila.
How popular is the name Ludmila?
Ludmila has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Ludmila a boy or girl name?
Ludmila is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Ludmila?
Ludmila is pronounced lood-MEE-lah, with 3 syllables.
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