Mylena as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Mylena

What is the meaning of the name Mylena ?

The baby name Mylena is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mɪˈliːnə (mih-LEE-nuh),miˈlɛna (mee-LEH-nah),maɪˈliːnə (MY-lee-nuh).

Mylena is Slavic in Origin.

Mylena is a modern feminine given name most often a respelling of Slavic Milena, from Proto-Slavic milŭ meaning "gracious, dear, beloved," with the feminine suffix -ena. It has been widespread in Central and Eastern Europe since the 19th and 20th centuries; the Y spelling gained traction in the late 20th century, particularly in Brazil and the Portuguese-speaking world, as well as among English speakers seeking a distinctive look.

The form may also be influenced by French Mylène (a contraction of Marie-Hélène), linking it to Greek Helene "torch, light." Common variants and related forms include Milena, Mileena, Mylene/Mylène, and Marilena; common short forms are Mila, Mimi, and Lena/Leni. The name's overall sense centers on "dear, gracious," with a secondary association of "light," depending on which lineage you favor.