Etymology

mandala

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Today it means: A graphic depiction of the spiritual universe and its myriad realms and deities. Full definition →

Sanskrit मण्डल
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mandala · noun1

  1. Sanskrit · borrowed fromमण्डल
  2. English todaymandala

Borrowed from Sanskrit मण्डल (máṇḍala). Doublet of mandal.

Mandala · proper noun2

  1. Telugu · borrowed fromమండల
  2. Italian · borrowed fromMandalà
  3. English todayMandala

Two main origins: * Borrowed from Italian Mandalà, a surname predominantly found in Sicily. * Borrowed from Telugu మండల (maṇḍala), a surname predominantly found in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

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