Mande
West African · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Mande
Mande derives from the Mandé peoples of West Africa and refers to a language family and ethnic group; the name carries the meaning of the people themselves.
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Etymology
Mande derives from the Mandé peoples of West Africa and refers to a language family and ethnic group; the name carries the meaning of the people themselves. The name is primarily used among Mandé-speaking populations in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and surrounding regions, with historical significance as one of Africa's major language families and civilizations.
Mande currently ranks #7,846 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1975.
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