Mandava

Mandava Meaning & Origin

About Mandava
The surname Mandava is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among the Telugu-speaking people of the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The name Mandava is derived from the Sanskrit word "Mandapa," which refers to a pillared outdoor hall or pavilion typically found in Hindu temples. It is believed that the surname Mandava was originally given to individuals who were associated with or lived near such structures. Therefore, the surname Mandava signifies a connection to or association with Hindu temple architecture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Mandava is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mandava: 417
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,196
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mandava based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Mandava is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNTF
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M053010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA0 N D AA1 V AH0
🌐 IPA
/mandava*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNTF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M531

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mandava in Braille

Here's how to represent Mandava in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Mandava in braille

How to sign the name Mandava using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Mandava using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mandava in sign language

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