The baby name Mandhir is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAHN-deer (approx. /mənˈdɪər/).
The baby name Mandhir is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAHN-deer (approx. /mənˈdɪər/).
Mandhir is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Mandhir is an Indo-Aryan given name from Sanskrit maṇḍira (मण्डिर), “temple, abode, sanctuary.” Via Hindi and Punjabi, it conveys the idea of a dwelling place - especially the seat of the divine - and is often interpreted as “abode of God” or “one who is like a temple.” Sikh and Punjabi texts also use cognate forms metaphorically for the body as a temple, lending the name a reflective, ethical tone.
Use is concentrated in Punjab and the Sikh and wider South Asian diaspora; most bearers are male, though it can be unisex. The name has modern currency from the mid-20th century onward and remains uncommon but recognizable. Variant spellings include Mandir (without h); the related feminine Sanskrit form is Mandira. In Sikh naming practice, Mandhir is frequently combined with Singh or Kaur as a second element.
Mandhir is far from common. We count 23 recorded uses of it across 8 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0 | #119 | 3 | 6,215 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,034 | 6 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,139 | 5 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Mandhir is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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