ماندانا

Mandana

girlPersian

Mandana is a Muslim girl name meaning “Everlasting, enduring”.

MeaningEverlasting, enduring
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingماندانا
Pronunciationmahn-dah-NAH
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Mandana

Mandana is an ancient Iranian name. Mandane was the name of a Median princess, the mother of Cyrus the Great according to Herodotus. In modern Persian the name is popularly explained from māndan, 'to remain', and so taken to mean 'everlasting'. It is a familiar girl's name in Iran.

Is Mandana a Muslim name?

Mandana is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, but it is used by Muslim families in Iran and is not contrary to Islam.

Where is the name Mandana used?

Mainly used in Iran and the Iranian diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Mandana

Mandane

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mandana mean?

Mandana means 'Everlasting, enduring'. It comes from Persian.

Is Mandana a Muslim name?

Mandana is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, but it is used by Muslim families in Iran and is not contrary to Islam.

How do you write Mandana in Arabic?

Mandana is written ماندانا in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mandana?

Mandana is pronounced mahn-dah-NAH.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.