Name Meaning & Origin
"Nelson Mandela"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and statesman who was the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first Black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His administration focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by fostering racial reconciliation, a national peace accord and eventual multiracial democracy. Ideologically an African nationalist and socialist, he served as the president of the African National Congress (ANC) party from 1991 to 1997.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and statesman who was the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first Black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His administration focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by fostering racial reconciliation, a national peace accord and eventual multiracial democracy. Ideologically an African nationalist and socialist, he served as the president of the African National Congress (ANC) party from 1991 to 1997.
Life Path 3 — Creativity & Expression: Charismatic, artistic, and highly communicative.
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Root element "Madiba" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Nelson Mandela".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~5 people named Madiba in the US. Peaked in 2014 with 5 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Madiba is 3, associated with Creativity & Expression. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 1.
Madiba is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 5 people in the United States are named Madiba. The name peaked in 2014 with 5 recorded uses.
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