Mandela name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: African
Meaning: Spectacles
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What does Mandela mean?

Mandela is variant form of Mandala. Unconventional Mandala came from African language, meaning of Mandala is "Spectacles".

Variants of Mandela

Mandella, Mandala

How popular is the name Mandela?

In United States, Mandela is a unique name where it has been in use since 1984 and has secured the place in top 3000 names. In 1990, it ranked 2049th when 36 boys were named Mandela.

There are over 162 babies that have been given the name Mandela in United States. Mandela is an uncommon baby name in France where it is still in use. But Mandela is a popular baby name in DR Congo where every 1 in 9000 have the name as well as in Tanzania.

According to our estimate, over 20000 babies have been named Mandela globally.

YearRankBirths
2022122695
2020119785
2018107446
2017708611
201688098
2014547816
2013107206
201288588
201096877
2007109206
View more ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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What numerology tells about Mandela?

People envy your success and personal life, and would give just anything to be like you. You remind people that life is for you to live it, and not survive, something many do these days. You are often taken as crazy because of your fearlessness and courageous acts you take to achieve your aspirations. You are courageous but stubborn when convinced you are doing things the right way. You are self-reliant, self-motivated and persistent.

Looking for names similar to Mandela? Please go through the following names

  •  Lindani means Patient is used predominantly in African
  •  Latonya - Commonly Accepted Latonya came from English, Latin and English-American languages is used as a gender insensitive name which is substantially used in African and English, meaning of Latonya is "Tonya or La". On list of baby girl names, commonly accepted Latonya captured 448th position in 1985 in United States
  •  Tanabahi means Cautious is used primarily in African
  •  Paki - African name Paki is used prevalently in Swedish, African and Finnish used for baby boys, meaning of Paki is "A Witness"
  •  Cheelo means Animal or Spirit is used especially in African

Famous people named Mandela

  • Mandela Van Peebles in We the Party as Actor
  • Mandela Wee Wee is well-known for his acting in short Phoenix 38

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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