Mandal (surname)

Mandal (Sanskrit: मण्डल, romanized: maṇḍala), also spelled Mondal (Bengali: মণ্ডল, romanized: môṇḍôl), is an honorific title that was used for local chieftains in present-day Bangladesh, India and Nepal. The title was usually hereditary and so, in modern times, the term is a common surname for both males and females.

Not to be confused with the surnames Mandala and Mondale.

Mandal
Pronunciationman-dal
mon-dol
Origin
MeaningCircle
Region of origin Bangladesh
 India
   Nepal
Other names
Variant form(s)Mondal, Mondol

Meaning

The word "mandal" has various meanings depending upon the context, such as circle, orb, disc, ring, sphere, globe, orbit, province, assemblage or zone.[1] A mandal was an administrative circle under a district or revenue division, similar to a tehsil, in many parts of South Asia. Originally this honorary title was given to the Administrator of provincial government. 'Mukhiya' or headman of a village was also conferred with this title.[2] Sometimes this designation meant the person who as a representative of the Zamindar used to distribute land and also collect the revenue. [3]

In Bengal, the Mondal surname is found among Baishya Saha, Gandhabanik, Kayastha, Mahishya, Sadgop, Subarna Banik, Tili, Ugra Kshatriya and among the Scheduled Castes. It is also in vogue among Bengali Muslims and some Christians.[4][5][6][7]

In Bihar, the Kurmi and Yadav community, and in Orissa some Karan and Khandayat use this surname.[5] Mandal surname can also be found in Gangota caste.[8]

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References
  1. "মন্ডল - English Meaning of 'মন্ডল' at english-bangla.com | মন্ডল শব্দের ইংরেজি অর্থ". www.english-bangla.com. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  2. Saha, Prabhat Kumar (1995). Some Aspects of Malla Rule in Bishnupur, 1590-1806 A.D. Ratnabali. p. 109.
  3. "Bengali Surnames" (PDF).
  4. "Amader Podobir Itihaas by Lokeshwar Bosu | PDF". Scribd. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  5. Bhowmick, P. K. (1976). Socio-cultural Profile of Frontier Bengal. Punthi Pustak.
  6. Saha, Prabhat Kumar (1995). Some Aspects of Malla Rule in Bishnupur, 1590-1806 A.D. Ratnabali. p. 109.
  7. Rudra, Arya (17 September 2001). "Baniks of Bengal". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  8. "जातिगत जनगणना के बाद मंत्री बनने का दावा ठोकेंगे जदयू विधायक". prabhatkhabar.com. 28 August 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  9. "Smt. Soma Mondal | SAIL". sail.co.in. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  10. "Soma Mondal scripts history, assumes charge as 1st female Chairperson of SAIL". psuwatch.com. 2 January 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
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