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Name Origin

Milan is a unisex given name of Slavic origin, most commonly associated with Italy and meaning 'dear' or 'gracious'. It is also often linked to the city of Milan in Northern Italy.

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Famous People

Milan Kundera (1929-)

Novelist, Playwright, Essayist

  • Author of internationally acclaimed novels like The Unbearable Lightness of Being and The Book of Laughter and Forgetting.
  • Known for exploring themes of love, identity, politics, and the human condition.

Milan Baroš (1981-)

Professional Footballer (Striker)

  • Czech Republic national team top scorer.
  • Won the UEFA Cup with Liverpool in 2005.
  • Known for his speed and goal-scoring ability.

Milan Rastislav Štefánik (1880-1919)

Slovak Politician, Diplomat, and Aviator

  • Key figure in the establishment of Czechoslovakia.
  • Served as Minister of War in the Czechoslovak government.

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