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Mandela Meaning and Origin

Mandela is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Mandela is currently #13532 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Mandela are .

Mandela is a 7 letters name with syllables.

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Mandela name meaning

The name "Mandela" is derived from the African word "umlandela", meaning "to strive" or "to persevere".

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In 2022, 100% of babies named Mandela were boys

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Mandela - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Mandela?
The meaning of the name Mandela is The name "Mandela" is derived from the African word "umlandela", meaning "to strive" or "to persevere"..
What is the origin of the name Mandela?
The origin of the name Mandela is .
Is Mandela a girl or boy name?
The name Mandela is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Mandela were boys, 0.00% of babies called Mandela were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Mandela?
According to statistics, Mandela is ranked 13532th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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