US Popularity Rank: 11515

Origin: Slavic

Meaning: Favor of the people; Love for the people

Derived from the Slavic Lyudmila, Ludmilla is a feminine name with a big heart. This particular spelling is favored in Russian, Czech, and Latvian, but this charming appellation has captured hearts across the globe. Meaning “favor of the people” or “love for the people,” Ludmilla encourages a life filled with respect and companionship—perhaps even on a humanitarian level. Faithful families may choose the name in honor of the Czech Saint Ludmila, who is celebrated as a patroness of Bohemia.