Smilla

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Smilla is believed to mean "small" or "dainty." Some sources suggest that it is derived from the Latin word "smilax," which means "greenwood."
Popularity
Smilla is currently ranked as the 180th most popular name for girls in Denmark. However, it is not ranked among the top 1000 names in the United States.

cartoon of the name Smilla
Cartoon of Smilla

Smilla Name meanings & History

Smilla is mainly used in the Scandinavian countries, particularly in Denmark and Sweden, although it is believed to have a German origin. It may be derived from the Germanic word "smi," which means "to smile.". The name Smilla is believed to mean "small" or "dainty." Some sources suggest that it is derived from the Latin word "smilax," which means "greenwood.". Invented by the Danish author Peter Høeg for the heroine of his novel Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow (1992). In the book the name is explained as a short form of Smillaaraq, a blend of Danish smil "smile" and the Greenlandic name Miillaaraq. Smilla is a great name for parents looking for a unique and modern choice for their baby girl.

Zodiac Sign of Smilla: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Smilla:

S: Security,Solidity,Social Standing,Sex,Sensuality,Status,Success

M: Manipulative,Mother,Mushy,Mommy,Memory,Memorabilia,Maternal

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

L: Liaison,Lovely,Luscious,Legal,Lazy,Languid,Lover

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Angry,Argumentative,Aggressive,Action

Smilla is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Urban name

Related Names to Smilla

Svea, Freya, Ebba, Alma, Myra, Siri, Sigrid, Astrid, Mira, Liv, and Saga are related names to Smilla.