Millán
Gender: Male
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Rival
What is the meaning of the name Millán?
The name Millan is primarily a male name of Spanish origin that means Rival.
The name **Millán** is of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name **Emilianus**, which comes from the Roman family name **Aemilius**. It generally means “rival” or “eager,” from the Latin root word _aemulus_, meaning “rival” or “emulating.”
Millán is also often associated with **Saint Millán** (San Millán de la Cogolla), a famous Spanish saint from La Rioja, further enhancing its cultural significance in Spain. The name carries connotations of strength, determination, and spiritual heritage.
Different Spellings of the name Millán:
Here are some different spellings and variations of the name **Millán**:
1. Millan (without the accent)
2. Milán (accent on the “i”)
3. Milan (without any accents)
4. Emilian (related to the Latin root)
5. Emiliano (Italian/Spanish variation)
6. Miliano (shortened form)
These variations can reflect different linguistic or regional preferences.
How to write the name Millán in Japanese?
The name **Millán** can be written in Japanese as:
**ミジャン** (Mi-jan)
Since Japanese uses katakana for foreign names, this is the phonetic approximation of “Millán” in the Japanese script.