Unisex name
Mandala name meaning
“circle, domain or territory”
Mandala is a name used for boys and girls, from Sanskrit maṇḍala, meaning circle, domain, or territory. Its basic meaning is circle, with domain and territory representing extended senses of the same word. The source word also occurs in Old Javanese, also known as Kawi.
What does Mandala mean?
Circle, domain or territory
In Indonesian: lingkaran, kawasan atau wilayah
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Mandala
Mandala comes from Sanskrit maṇḍala, basically a circle and, by extension, a domain or territory. The word also occurs in Old Javanese.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Starts with | M · Ma |
Name combinations with Mandala
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mandala, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Mandala: circle, domain or territory
- Wiraputra: a brave son
- Tugiman: born on Saturday Legi
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Mandala Hendriyanto Prang
Meaning of each word
- Mandala: circle, domain or territory
- Hendriyanto: ruler of the home
- Prang: war, battle
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Mandala Rukma
Meaning of each word
- Mandala: circle, domain or territory
- Rukma: gold or a gold ornament
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Meaning of each word
- Rangga: a historical official's title
- Mandala: circle, domain or territory
- Surjadi: the sun
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Mandala Sugihartono
Meaning of each word
- Mandala: circle, domain or territory
- Sugihartono: abundant in wealth
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Meaning of each word
- Mandala: circle, domain or territory
- Dirga: long or enduring
- Febrian: associated with February
How to pronounce Mandala
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mandala/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦤ꧀ꦢꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮔ᮪ᮓᮜ |
Is Mandala a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mandala is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Mandala ranks #215 among unisex names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mandala
Famous people named Mandala
- Mandala Shoji · b. 1982
- Mandala Abadi · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Mandala
What is the meaning of Mandala?
Mandala means circle, domain or territory. Mandala comes from Sanskrit maṇḍala, basically a circle and, by extension, a domain or territory. The word also occurs in Old Javanese.
Is Mandala a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mandala is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mandala?
Mandala is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Mandala have?
Mandala has 3 syllables (Man-da-la) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Mandala?
Mandala ranks #215 among unisex names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Mandala?
Some ideas: Mandala Wiraputra Tugiman; Mandala Hendriyanto Prang; Mandala Rukma.
Famous people named Mandala?
Notable people named Mandala include Mandala Shoji, Mandala Abadi.
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