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Ljudmilla is a feminine Slavic name variant of Ludmila, particularly common in Serbian, Slovenian, and some Baltic languages. The name combines two ancient Slavic elements: 'ljud' or 'lud' meaning 'people' and 'mila' meaning 'dear' or 'gracious,' creating the beautiful meaning 'dear to the people.' The initial 'Lj' represents a specific sound in Slavic languages that doesn't exist in English. Saint Ludmila of Bohemia, a 10th-century martyr and patron saint of the Czech Republic, helped spread the name throughout Eastern Europe. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, Ljudmilla maintains moderate popularity in Slavic nations, appreciated for its traditional roots and melodious sound. The name often shortens to Mila or Ljuda as familiar forms.

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