Milek

Milek is a Slavic name used as both a given name and a surname. It is typically derived from the root mil-, meaning "dear," "gracious," or "beloved," with the diminutive suffix -ek. In Polish, Czech, and Slovak naming traditions, such diminutives are common, and Milek may appear as an independent given name or as a pet form of longer names such as Milan, Miloslav, or Milomir. As a surname, Milek occurs in Central Europe and among diaspora communities, particularly in Poland and the Czech Republic. The name appears in historical records from the 19th century onward and remains in use today.

Geographically, Milek is most commonly associated with Central European populations, though exact distribution data are limited. In contemporary contexts, bearers of the name appear in various professional fields, including academia, sports, and the arts, reflecting its status as a traditional name rather than a title or occupation.

There is no single widely recognized bearer or location associated with the name Milek. Variants and related forms arise in different languages due to orthographic conventions, but Milek remains the common form in several Central European contexts.