Milada is a feminine given name with Slavic origins. It is originally a diminutive of names containing the Slavic element 'milŭ', which means 'gracious, dear'. Additionally, it can be derived from Czech and Slovak 'mladá', meaning 'young', which traces back to the Old Slavic '*moldŭ'. The name carries connotations of youthfulness and kindness, reflecting its etymological roots.