Origin and Meaning of Mandana

A woman of a beautiful and graceful demeanor

Origin: Persian - Derived from the Persian word 'mandan', which means 'to remain' or 'to stay'.

• Mandana is a name rooted in Persian culture and often associated with elegance and grace.
• In Persian history, Mandana was the name of the mother of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire.
• The name is relatively less common in contemporary use but carries historical significance in literature and historical texts.
• Mandana has seen varied usage in cultures influenced by Persian history, particularly in regions that were part of historical Persia.
• Variations of the name include Mandan, which is also derived from the same root but may have different connotations in other contexts.