Ludmila
Ludmila is a girls' name of Slavic origin meaning “people's grace, beloved by the people.” Honoring Saint Ludmila of Bohemia, grandmother of Saint Wenceslas and patron saint of Bohemia, this name carries deep…
how do you pronounce Ludmila?
lood-MEE-lah
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what does Ludmila mean?
The name Ludmila means “people's grace, beloved by the people.” It comes from the Slavic language tradition.
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.
where does the name Ludmila come from?
Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree Ludmila is Slavic, combining lud (people) with mila, which Wiktionary glosses as dear, nice, or gentle; Wikipedia notes the initial L is often palatalized, producing transliterations like Lyudmila, Lyudmyla, and Ljudmila.
the history of Ludmila
Wiktionary records the name's original bearer as a Bohemian saint of the 9th-10th century, without giving further biographical detail such as a specific death date or family relation; a separate Wiktionary entry notes the name was first recorded as a given name among Latvians in the late 19th century.
what are the nicknames and variants of Ludmila?
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who are famous people named Ludmila?
- Saint Ludmila of Bohemia (patron saint of Bohemia)
- Ludmila Ulitskaya (Russian author)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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