Slavic · Girl name
Wanda
“uncertain; possibly from the name of the Wends or Vandals”
About the name Wanda
Wanda is a Polish name of uncertain origin, sometimes linked to the Germanic name for the Wends, a Slavic people, or to the Vandals. It first appears in the chronicle of Wincenty Kadłubek, which tells of Wanda, a legendary queen of Kraków who threw herself into the Vistula rather than marry a German prince. The legend made the name widespread in Poland. Notable bearers include the harpsichordist Wanda Landowska.
- Meaning
- uncertain; possibly from the name of the Wends or Vandals
- Origin
- Slavic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- WAN-dah(2 syl.)
Middle names for Wanda
- Wanda Marie
- Wanda Elena
- Wanda Rose
- Wanda Isabella
- Wanda Sofia
Questions about Wanda
- What does Wanda mean?
- Wanda is a Slavic name meaning "uncertain; possibly from the name of the Wends or Vandals".
- How do you pronounce Wanda?
- Wanda is pronounced WAN-dah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Wanda?
- Variants of Wanda include Vanda.
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