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Wanda

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Wanda (name) means a feminine given name possibly of Germanic or Slavic origin, associated with the Wends, a Slavic people. Example: “Wanda greeted her guests warmly at the door.”

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A feminine given name possibly of Germanic or Slavic origin, associated with the Wends, a Slavic people.
"Wanda greeted her guests warmly at the door."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Polish Wanda, possibly derived from an ethnic term for “a Wend”.

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What does “Wanda” mean?
The word “Wanda” means a feminine given name possibly of Germanic or Slavic origin, associated with the Wends, a Slavic people.
How do you pronounce “Wanda”?
“Wanda” is pronounced WON-duh (/ˈwɔndə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Wanda” in a sentence?
Here is “Wanda” used in a sentence: “Wanda greeted her guests warmly at the door.”
What part of speech is “Wanda”?
“Wanda” is a name.
Is “Wanda” a common word?
“Wanda” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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