Milenko

Milenko is a South Slavic variant and diminutive form of Milen or Mileno, which originated from the name Milan.

What does the name Milenko mean?

The name Milenko is a South Slavic derivation and diminutive form of Milen and Mileno, which in turn have their origin in the name Milan. Its meaning includes terms like "the beloved", "the graceful", "the cute", and "the kind". The roots can be found in the Old Slavic word milŭ ‎(милъ) or mil (мил), which encompasses terms like "friendly", "dear", "nice", "pleasant", "kind", "loving", "gracious", "amiable", "gentle", and "mild". Other variants include Mylann, Milano, Milijan, Miljan, Milanko, and Milann.

Where does the name Milenko come from?

The name Milenko has Old Slavic origins and means "the beloved". In Old Slavic, the word consists of milŭ or mil, which means friendly, dear, nice, pleasant, kind, loving, gracious, amiable, gentle, and mild. The languages in which this name appears are Croatian, Serbian, and Serbo-Croatian.

How do you pronounce Milenko?

The pronunciation of Milenko is three syllables and has a lively rhythm. The name is pronounced as "Mi-len-ko" [miˈlɛnko]. The clear beginning is accompanied by a distinctly emphasized middle syllable. The nasal "n" adds depth to the sound, while the open "o" at the end provides a harmonious finish. Milenko radiates a warm, approachable aura - spirited, sonorous, and with a Southeast European energy.

When is the name day of Milenko?

Milenko celebrates his name day on April 9, April 21, and September 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Milenko is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2015, when it reached 3,527th place. Over the last ten years, Milenko has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,103rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,284th.

Nicknames & pet names

Miki / Miko / Mile

Famous people

• Milenko Acimovic (Slovenian football player)
• Milenko Bajic (footballer from India)
• Milenko Djedovic (footballer from Serbia)
• Milenko Kikovic (footballer from Yugoslavia)
• Milenko Kovacevic (Yugoslav football player)
• Milenko Milosevic (Yugoslav football player)
• Milenko Paunovic (composer from Serbia)
• Milenko Raskovic (Serbian footballer)
• Milenko Savovic (Serbian basketball player)
• Milenko Spoljaric (Cypriot football player)
• Milenko Tepic (Serbian basketball player)
• Milenko Topic (basketball player from Serbia)
• Milenko Velev (Bulgarian architect)
• Milenko Veljkovic (Serbian basketball player)
• Milenko Zablacanski (actor from Poland)