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Milele

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Pronounced mee-LEH-leh /miˈlɛ.lɛ/Medium

Meaning: Milele is the Swahili word for 'forever, eternity, always'. Used as a given name it carries that plain and lovely sense of endurance.Medium

In 30 seconds: A word of endurance: Milele is Swahili for 'forever, eternity' (said 'mee-LEH-leh'). Warm, rhythmic, and rare.
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Origin MediumSwahili
MeaningMilele is the Swahili word for 'forever, eternity, always'. Used as a given name it carries that plain and lovely sense of endurance.
U.S. rank (1972)#7899
1972 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1972
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Milele comes straight from Swahili, where it means 'forever, eternity, always'. Swahili is spoken widely across Kenya, Tanzania and the wider East African coast, and word names of this kind carry their meaning openly. As a given name in the U.S. it is very new and very rare (said 'mee-LEH-leh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. and is newly emerging. Rhythmic, meaningful, and quietly bold.

Did you know? Milele is an everyday Swahili word — 'forever' — the sort of word that turns up in songs and blessings across East Africa, and now, gently, as a girl's name.
Overall data confidence 62%
References — Milele — Swahili milele, 'forever; eternity'

Variations

MileliMilelle

Nicknames

MiliLeleMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Milele mean?

Milele is the Swahili word for 'forever, eternity, always'.

How do you pronounce Milele?

It's said mee-LEH-leh /miˈlɛ.lɛ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Milele a boy or girl name?

Milele is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Milele?

Milele is very rare and newly emerging for girls in the U.S.

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