Ornament, Turban
Pronunciation: bah-DAN-ah
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Bandana is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Ornament". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: bah-DAN-ah. Lucky number: 2. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Vandana
worship, obeisance
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
bah-DAN-ah
IPA
ɤɢɠɤɢɪɢɪɢ
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
2
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Emerald
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · The name Bandana is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Vandana', which means 'worship' or 'obeisance'. In Hindu mythology, the name is associated with the Goddess Durga, who is worshipped with flowers, garlands, and offerings. The name is also found in various Hindu texts, including the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.
Historical Usage
Bandana was the name of a legendary Hindu queen who ruled over the Vidarbha region in the 10th century CE. She is also known as 'Renuka Yadav' and is famously depicted in Indian mythology as the mother of Bhima, one of the five Pandava brothers.
10th century CE
Another reference to Bandana is found in the 16th century CE Jain text 'Harivamsa'. Here, Bandana is described as the queen of King Bharata Chakravarti of Hastinapura, who is known for his extreme generosity. Bandana is remembered for her exceptional beauty and her role in a dispute between King Bharata and his brother, Bhishma, over the right to rule Hastinapura.
16th century CE
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Translations
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Vandana
worship, obeisance
बांदना
वन्दना
வந்தனா
வந்தனம்
బాందనా
బాధ్జన
Bandana
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Ornament, Turban
Bandana
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Ornament, Turban
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