Milica

Milica is a Slavic girl's name that was originally used as a diminutive for names that begin or end with the syllable 'mil'. This syllable has its origin in Old Slavic with the word milŭ (милъ), which means 'dear, lovely, kind'.

What does the name Milica mean?

The name Milica, which originates from Slavic, is regarded as a diminutive of names that start or end with 'mil'. The root of the name can be found in the Old Slavic milŭ (милъ), which stands for 'dear, lovely, kind'. Therefore, Milica can be interpreted as 'the Loving' or 'the Kind'. This first name is especially common in South Slavic countries, particularly in Serbia. Notable bearers of the name include the American actress Milica 'Milla' Jovovich as well as Serbian singers Milica Pavlović and Milica Todorović.

Where does the name Milica come from?

The name Milica has Old Slavic roots and means 'the Loving' or 'the Kind'. The etymological basis is the Old Slavic word milŭ (милъ), which means 'dear, lovely, kind'. It is widespread in various Slavic languages, including Yugoslav, Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, Slovenian, and other South Slavic languages.

How do you pronounce Milica?

The pronunciation of Milica is three syllables and rhythmic. In German, the name is pronounced as 'Mi-li-tsa' [ˈmiːlit͡sa]. It begins with a long I sound that conveys a certain clarity and delicacy. The gentle consonant sequence in the middle ensures a harmonious transition, while the ending '-ca' with the sharp sibilant gives the name a lively accent. Overall, Milica sounds friendly and dynamic – delicate, yet with inner strength.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Milica enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 870th among the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 1954 when it reached 182nd place. In the last ten years, Milica has been chosen as a first name about 360 times, which places it at 1,087th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name is at 1,195th place.

Nicknames & pet names

Cica / Ili / Lica / Mica / Mici / Micuka / Miki / Mila / Mile / Mili / Milil / Milja / Milka / Milli / Mills / Milojka / Mils / Mimi

Famous people

• Milica Covic (Serbian handball player)
• Milica Dabovic (Serbian basketball player)
• Milica Gojković (Serbian actress)
• Milica Ilic (Yugoslav musician)
• Milica Jankovic (writer from Serbia)
• Milica Jovanovic (Montenegrin singer)
• Milica Kacin Wohinz (Slovenian historian)
• Milica Majstorovic (singer from Serbia)
• Milica Micovic (Serbian basketball player)
• Milica Mijatovic (football player from Yugoslavia)
• Milica Milša (Serbian actress)
• Milica Ostojic (Yugoslav swimmer)
• Milica Pap (musician from Yugoslavia)
• Milica Paranosic (Serbian composer)
• Milica Pavlovic (singer)
• Milica Simic (Serbian badminton player)
• Milica Stamenkovic (Serbian model)
• Milica Stojadinovic-Srpkinja (Serbian poet)
• Milica Todorovic (Serbian turbo-folk and pop singer)
• Milica Vuklis (Miss Serbia 2013)