Save Type Settlement Usage English, French Pronounced Pron. /mɪ.ˈlæn/(English) /mɪ.ˈlɑːn/(English) /mi.lɑ̃/(French) [key·simplify] Meaning & History From Latin Mediolanum, perhaps derived from Celtic elements meaning "middle of the plain". This is the name of a major city in Italy. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details Other Languages & CulturesMediolanum(Ancient Roman) Mailand(German) Milano(Italian) Given Name DescendantMilani(English) User SubmissionsMǐlán, Milán