The old name of Mardan is "Mardana".
Mardan, a city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, has a rich history dating back to ancient times. The city's original name, "Mardana", was derived from the word "Mard" which means "man" in the local language.
Over time, the name evolved from "Mardana" to "Mardan", which is the name used today.