Mandara
Sanskrit · Not verified · 3 syllables
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About the name Mandara
Mandara means "mountain" or "peak" and derives from Sanskrit, the ancient Indo-European language of India.
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Etymology
Mandara means "mountain" or "peak" and derives from Sanskrit, the ancient Indo-European language of India. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, with particular significance in Hindu mythology where Mount Mandara features prominently in the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) creation narrative.
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