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Manda

Manda (name) means a shortened, informal form of the female given name Amanda. Example: “Everyone at school just called her Manda.”

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A shortened, informal form of the female given name Amanda.

"Everyone at school just called her Manda."

Any of several unrelated languages that share the name, including a Dravidian language of southern India and a Bantu language of Tanzania.

"Manda is spoken by a small community in Tanzania."

How to use Manda

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly a nickname for Amanda; also the name of a couple of unrelated languages.

Word forms

Mandas plural

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Etymology

As a nickname, an informal short form of Amanda; as a language name, borrowed separately from Hindi and other source languages.

Origin: Hindi

Rhymes for Manda

Anda panda Wanda vanda Handa Nanda Kanda Rwanda Uganda Amanda Chanda veranda

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Manda” mean?

The word “Manda” means a shortened, informal form of the female given name Amanda. In plain terms, most commonly a nickname for Amanda; also the name of a couple of unrelated languages.

How do you use “Manda” in a sentence?

Here is “Manda” used in a sentence: “Everyone at school just called her Manda.”

What part of speech is “Manda”?

“Manda” is a name.

Where does the word “Manda” come from?

The word “Manda” comes from Hindi. As a nickname, an informal short form of Amanda; as a language name, borrowed separately from Hindi and other source languages.

How many meanings does “Manda” have?

“Manda” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a shortened, informal form of the female given name Amanda.

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Words with Hindi & Urdu origins