# What Does the Name Milena Mean?

Milena is a girl name of Slavic origin. It means “gracious”.

**Origin:** Slavic

  **Gender:** girl

  **Pronunciation:** mih-LAY-nuh

The name Milena comes from Slavic roots, where it carries the meaning “gracious”. It is pronounced mih-LAY-nuh.

Is Milena a boy or girl name? Milena is traditionally used as a girl name.

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the meaning of Milena?

Milena means “gracious”. It is a name of Slavic origin.

### What origin is the name Milena?

Milena is of Slavic origin.

### Is Milena a boy or girl name?

Milena is traditionally a girl name.