Milian is a Spanish (Milián) and Polish surname: from a reduced form of the

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personal name ''Aemilianus'' (a derivative of ''Aemilius'', a

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family name probably derived from ''aemulus'' ‘rival’). This was borne by various early saints and hence was widely used throughout

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as a personal name in the

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.http://www.ancestry.com/facts/Milian-name-meaning.ashx Milian or Milián is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Agustín Milián (born 1958), Spanish handball player *

Christina Milian Christina Milian ( , Flores; born September 26, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Following a number of minor television and film roles in the late nineties, Milian made her recording debut on American rapper Ja Rule's 20 ...

(born 1981), American R&B and pop singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actress ** Christina Milian (album), released October 9, 2001 ** Christina Milian discography * Jerzy Milian (1935–2018), Polish jazz musician, painter, composer and vibraphonist from the city of

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* Marilyn Milian (born 1961), former Florida state circuit court judge, formerly on American TV program ''The People's Court'' * Ted Milian (born 1954), Canadian football player * Tomas Milian (1932–2017), Cuban-American actor

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