Find out how popular the first name Mandana has been for the last 15 years (from 1976 to 1990) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mandana by gender

Based on the last 15 years of data, Mandana is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1990, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Mandana.

The history of the first name Mandana

The given name Mandana traces its origins to the Persian language and culture. It is derived from the Old Persian word "mantan," which means "thought" or "wisdom." The name has been in use for centuries, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to ancient Persia.

One of the earliest known historical references to the name Mandana comes from the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over a vast territory in the ancient world, including modern-day Iran, Iraq, and parts of Egypt, Turkey, and Greece. During this period, Mandana was a common name among the Persian nobility and aristocracy.

In ancient Persian literature, the name Mandana is mentioned in several works, including the Shahnameh, the epic poem written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. The name appears in the story of Zal and Rudabeh, where Mandana is a character who plays a crucial role.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mandana. One of the earliest recorded examples is Mandane, the daughter of Astyages and the mother of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire (590-529 BCE). Another famous Mandana was a Persian princess who lived during the Sassanid Empire in the 6th century CE.

In more recent times, Mandana Karimi (born 1988) is an Indian actress and model known for her work in Bollywood films and television series. Mandana Bolourchi (born 1965) is an Iranian-American artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums around the world.

Mandana Zendehdeliman (1955-2020) was an Iranian-American writer and translator who played a significant role in introducing Persian literature to English-speaking audiences. Mandana Moghaddam (born 1976) is an Iranian-Swedish filmmaker and screenwriter known for her critically acclaimed films that explore themes of identity, gender, and cultural conflicts.

Mandana Namazi (born 1972) is an Iranian-American human rights activist and consultant who has been imprisoned in Iran since 2016 on espionage charges, which she denies. Her case has drawn international attention and calls for her release.

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