Mila
/mila/from spelling rules
Mila is a Spanish female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
/mila/
Did you know?
- While Mila is used as a standalone name, it often starts as a diminutive for Milagros, which means 'miracles'.
- Spanish speakers might use the name Mila as a 'hipocorístico', a specialized linguistic term for a name created by shortening and adding an affectionate suffix.
- Because it is a short, melodic name, Mila is often used in Spanish-speaking countries as a cross-cultural name that works well in both Slavic and Hispanic contexts.
Examples in context
- Hola Mili, ¿cómo estás?Hi Mili, how are you?
- Milucha, ¿me puedes pasar el libro?Milucha, can you pass me the book?
- Mila es mi mejor amiga.Mila is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Mila?Do you know Mila?
- Mila vive en Madrid.Mila lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- Mateo¿Has visto a Mila hoy?Have you seen Mila today?
- LucíaNo, no he visto a Mila.No, I haven't seen Mila.
- MateoElla me llamó esta mañana.She called me this morning.
- LucíaTal vez Mila esté en casa.Maybe Mila is at home.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
