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The name Wanda is of Slavic origin and means "a wanderer". It has been suggested that the name may have originated from the Germanic tribe of Vandals, who migrated into Slavic territories and left an influence on Slavic culture and language. In Polish and other Slavic languages, the name is spelled "Wanda". In Slavic mythology, Wanda was a legendary princess and the daughter of Krakus, the founder of Krakow, Poland. According to the myth, Wanda was ordered by her father to marry a German prince, but instead, she chose to jump into the Vistula River and drown herself to avoid the marriage and maintain her independence.The name Wanda has been popular in Poland and other Slavic countries since the Middle Ages. In the English-speaking world, the name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. It was also the name of a prominent character in the popular children's book series "The Magic School Bus".

The name Wanda is particularly popular in Poland, where it has its roots. It is also seen in other parts of Europe and North America.

If you like the name Wanda but would like some alternatives, here are a few similar names to consider:

• Vanda
• Zanda
• Yolanda
• Miranda
• Amanda
• Tawanda
• Sondra
• Rhonda
• Landa
• Brenda