Mängi

Mängi is a term that can refer to several things, most notably a former Estonian municipality and a surname. As a geographical entity, Mängi was a municipality located in Harju County, Estonia. It was established in 1991 and later merged with other municipalities. The administrative center and largest settlement within the former Mängi municipality was the village of Mängi itself. The area was characterized by its rural landscape and agricultural activities. Information regarding the exact formation and dissolution dates of the municipality, along with its specific administrative history, can be found in Estonian local government archives.

As a surname, Mängi is of Estonian origin. Like many Estonian surnames, it may have roots in descriptive words or place names. Variations in spelling might exist. Individuals bearing the Mängi surname can be found in Estonia and in the Estonian diaspora communities around the world. Further genealogical research would be necessary to trace the specific origins and branches of families with this surname. The term "mäng" in Estonian translates to "game" or "play," suggesting a possible etymological connection, though this is not definitively confirmed for the surname's origin.