The baby name Dandara is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dɐ̃ˈdaɾɐ/ — dahn-DAH-rah (Portuguese/Brazilian).
Dandara is Brazilian in Origin.
The baby name Dandara is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dɐ̃ˈdaɾɐ/ — dahn-DAH-rah (Portuguese/Brazilian).
Dandara is Brazilian in Origin.
Dandara is a Brazilian feminine given name of African origin, widely linked to Bantu languages carried to Brazil through the Atlantic slave trade, with proposals pointing to Kimbundu or Kikongo roots. Its literal meaning remains uncertain and is not securely attested, but in contemporary use it evokes ideals of courage, freedom, and community. In Portuguese it is pronounced dan-DAH-rah.
The name gained emblematic status through Dandara dos Palmares (17th century), a renowned Afro-Brazilian warrior associated with the Quilombo dos Palmares resistance. Following the Black Consciousness movements of the late 20th century, Dandara experienced revival and steady use in Brazil and among the Lusophone diaspora. Standard spelling is Dandara; occasional variants like Dandarah appear but are nonstandard. Common diminutives and nicknames include Danda, Dara, and Dandinha.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #215 | 3 | 4,575 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| BR | 0 | #316 | 30 | 5,969 | |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #470 | 2 | 7,952 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #568 | 437 | 12,708 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #778 | 8 | 12,213 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #912 | 4 | 14,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #972 | 12 | 5,561 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,147 | 6 | 16,140 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Dandara is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
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