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Lyudmila

Girl · English · Long name

Meaning
Dear people, of the beloved folk
Pronunciation
lyood-MEE-lah
Origin
English

From Slavic 'lyud' (people) and 'mil' (dear, gracious).

Popularity
Uncommon in Russia (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Slavic, Russian

Commonly used in: Russia, Eastern Europe

Alternate spellings

  • LudmilaSlavic

    Variant transliteration.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Slavic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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