Find out how popular the first name Lyudmila has been for the last 27 years (from 1995 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lyudmila by gender

Based on the last 27 years of data, Lyudmila is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lyudmila.

The history of the first name Lyudmila

The name Lyudmila is of Slavic origin, derived from the Old Church Slavonic words "lyudu" meaning "people" and "mila" meaning "dear" or "beloved." It dates back to the early medieval period, when it was prevalent among Eastern Slavic populations, particularly in the territories that now comprise Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.

One of the earliest known historical references to the name Lyudmila can be found in the Primary Chronicle, a 12th-century Russian manuscript that chronicles the early history of Kievan Rus'. It mentions a Princess Lyudmila, the wife of Prince Borislav of Bohemia, who lived in the 10th century.

In the 10th century, Saint Lyudmila of Bohemia, also known as Ludmila of Czechia, was a Bohemian duchess and a Christian martyr. She was born around 860 and was murdered in 921 for her Christian faith. The Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church both venerate her as a saint.

Another notable historical figure with the name Lyudmila was Princess Lyudmila Gediminovna of Lithuania, who lived in the 14th century. She was the daughter of Grand Duke Gediminas of Lithuania and was married to Prince Narimantas of Polotsk.

In the 16th century, Lyudmila Kurakina was a Russian noble and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to Tsarina Marfa Matveevna, the wife of Tsar Alexis I of Russia.

During the 19th century, Lyudmila Pavlovna Romanova was a Russian Grand Duchess and a member of the Romanov dynasty. She was born in 1808 and was the daughter of Grand Duke Pavel Petrovich, the son of Emperor Paul I of Russia.

These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the name Lyudmila, which has been a popular name among Slavic populations for centuries, carrying a meaning of "beloved by the people."

Data source

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