Mardana
/M-AH-R-D-AA-N-AA/
Manly, brave — a Sikh historical name carried through the lives of the Gurus, their families, or major figures in Sikh memory
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Yes — Mardana is a Sikh boy name of Punjabi origin, meaning “Manly, brave — a Sikh historical name carried through the lives of the Gurus, their families, or major figures in Sikh memory”.
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This page tells you what Mardana means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's exact birth star.
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Meaning & origin
Mardana is a boy's name of Punjabi origin, traditionally used in Sikh families. The name means "Manly, brave — a Sikh historical name carried through the lives of the Gurus, their families, or major figures in Sikh memory" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Indian, Pakistani, Punjabi, American, British families, Mardana carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Mardana's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Mardana opens with “Ma.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Mardana aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Mardana's birth-star reading →What does Mardana's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Mardana resonates in either tradition.
Mardana's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Mardana's full reading →
Does Mardana go with your family's names?
Mardana breaks into 7 sounds: /M-AH-R-D-AA-N-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Mardana sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Mardana beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Mardana — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Mardana
If Mardana resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Sikh boy names, common in Indian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Sikh boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Sikh boy names that open with the same syllables as Mardana
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Common questions about Mardana
What does the name Mardana mean?
Mardana means "Manly, brave — a Sikh historical name carried through the lives of the Gurus, their families, or major figures in Sikh memory." It is a boy name of Punjabi origin, traditionally used in Sikh families.
Is Mardana a boy or girl name?
Mardana is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Mardana?
Mardana is of Punjabi origin, used in Sikh tradition, commonly among Indian, Pakistani, Punjabi families.
Is Mardana a Sikh name?
Yes. Mardana is a boy name traditionally used in Sikh families, of Punjabi origin.
What does Mardana mean in Punjabi?
Mardana originates from Punjabi, where it means "Manly, brave — a Sikh historical name carried through the lives of the Gurus, their families, or major figures in Sikh memory."
What are common nicknames for Mardana?
Common short forms of Mardana include Mari, Mard.
What is the numerology of Mardana?
Mardana has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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