Mandela

Mandela Meaning & Origin

About Mandela
The surname Mandela is of Bantu origin and is commonly found among the Xhosa people of South Africa. It is derived from the Xhosa word "ndaba," meaning "to bring together" or "to unite." The name Mandela signifies a person who brings people together or unites them, reflecting the values of harmony, cooperation, and community. The surname gained global recognition through the renowned South African anti-apartheid leader and former President, Nelson Mandela.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mandela: 145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 119,508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mandela 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 Mandela is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNTL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M053040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE2 N D EH1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌmænˈdɛlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mandela in Braille

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

The name Mandela in braille

How to sign the name Mandela using Sign Language

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

The name Mandela in sign language

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