Wendelina

Wendelina is the feminine form of Wendelin and has both German and Dutch roots. The name can be translated as 'the Vandalin' or possibly 'the Wanderer.'

What does the name Wendelina mean?

The origin of the name Wendelina can be traced back to the Old High German word wendel, which means 'the Vandal,' or to the Old Germanic *wandrōną, which describes 'to wander' and 'to roam.' The Vandals were originally a significant East Germanic tribe first mentioned in present-day southern Poland. Later, some of them established kingdoms in Spain and North Africa in the 5th century. Variations of the name include Wendela, Wendeline, Wendeleit, Wendla, Wendula, and Vendela.

Where does the name Wendelina come from?

The first name Wendelina has Old High German origins and means 'the Vandalin' or 'the Wanderer.' It consists of the Old High German and Old Germanic elements wendel, meaning 'the Vandal,' and *wandrōną, meaning 'to wander' or 'to roam.' The languages in which the name occurs are German, Dutch, and Swedish.

How do you pronounce Wendelina?

Ven-de-li-na

When is the name day of Wendelina?

Wendelina is celebrated on October 20 and 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Wendelina is a relatively rare first name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. Its best placement was in 1968, reaching 374th place in the Netherlands. In the last ten years, Wendelina has been given around 20 times there, which earned it 1,901st place in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 801st in the Netherlands. In Switzerland, Wendelina holds the 20,962nd position.