The baby name Milun is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MEE-loon (IPA: /ˈmiːlun/).
Milun is Slavic in Origin.
The baby name Milun is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MEE-loon (IPA: /ˈmiːlun/).
Milun is Slavic in Origin.
Milun is a South Slavic masculine name built on the Proto‑Slavic root milŭ, meaning “dear, gracious, beloved,” combined with the affectionate suffix -un. Common in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, it appears in both Latin script (Milun) and Cyrillic (Милун). The name is attested in medieval Balkan records and echoes across European literature in the 12th‑century lai “Milun” by Marie de France, showing medieval recognition of similar forms even beyond Slavic lands. Its core sense emphasizes warmth, kindness, and endearment.
Related names and variants include Milan, Milo, Miloš, Milorad, Milutin, and Milivoj; feminine counterparts are Mila, Milena, and the rarer Miluna. Diminutives such as Mile are widely used. The patronymic surname Milunović (“descendant of Milun”) underscores its historical depth. Milun offers a concise, traditional choice with a gentle, affectionate meaning and strong Slavic heritage.
Milun is a rare name. There are only 70 recorded uses of it in our data, from 11 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS | 0 | #78 | 7 | 923 | |
| RS | Girls | 0 | #136 | 2 | 1,651 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #139 | 16 | 2,277 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,177 | 6 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,597 | 18 | 28,008 |
Milun is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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