Find out how popular the first name Ludmilla has been for the last 4 years (from 2002 to 2005) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ludmilla by gender

Based on the last 4 years of data, Ludmilla is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2005, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ludmilla.

The history of the first name Ludmilla

The name Ludmilla has its origins in the Slavic languages, specifically in the Czech and Russian tongues. It is derived from the Old Slavic words "liudu" meaning people and "milu" meaning gracious or dear, thus translating to "dear to the people" or "people's favorite".

The name first appeared in written records during the 9th century AD, when it was borne by a Bohemian princess and later saint, Saint Ludmila of Bohemia (860-921). She was the grandmother of St. Wenceslaus and is venerated as a martyr in the Catholic Church for her efforts in spreading Christianity in the region.

Another early bearer of the name was Ludmilla of Poland (1088-1138), a Polish princess and the daughter of Mieszko I, the first historically recorded Prince of Poland. She married Sigurd I of Norway and became Queen consort of Norway.

In the 16th century, Ludmilla Buri (1497-1537) was a German-born Protestant reformer and theologian who played a significant role in the Reformation movement in Switzerland. She was one of the first women to publish theological writings in the German language.

A notable figure in Russian history was Ludmilla Mikhailovna Narishkina (1598-1654), a Russian noblewoman who served as the mistress and later wife of Tsar Mikhail Feodorovich Romanov. She was the mother of Tsar Alexis I of Russia.

In the 20th century, Ludmilla Tchérina (1924-2004) was a renowned French ballet dancer and choreographer of Russian descent. She was a principal dancer with the Paris Opera Ballet and later founded her own ballet company, the Ludmilla Tchérina Ballet.

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