Malanda
Bantu · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Malanda
Malanda is derived from the Bantu language family, particularly from languages spoken in Central and Southern Africa, where it means "of the people" or carries connotations of community and belonging.
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Etymology
Malanda is derived from the Bantu language family, particularly from languages spoken in Central and Southern Africa, where it means "of the people" or carries connotations of community and belonging. The name is primarily used among Bantu-speaking peoples, particularly in countries like Zimbabwe, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with no specific religious affiliation but rather rooted in indigenous African naming traditions.
Malanda currently ranks #8,688 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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