Mandana (given name)

Mandana is a feminine given name with Persian origins. It is derived from the Old Persian name Mandane, meaning "immortal," "lasting," or "eternal."

Mandana is historically significant as the name of Princess Mandane of Media, the daughter of Astyages, the last king of the Median Empire, and the mother of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire. This association gives the name a regal and noble connotation.

The name is popular in Iran and among Persian-speaking communities worldwide. Its usage has also spread to other regions, often appreciated for its beautiful sound and meaningful origin.