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Wende

Wende

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A family name from Germany
  • proper noun
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  • The celebrated scientist Wende Sima is known for her contributions to the field of renewable energy.

Examples

  • Wondimu Wende (1917-2002) attended church school, became a deacon, and taught himself to paint.

    Academic text (2009)

  • Wende Sima

    Blog text (27)

  • 10 Wondimu Wende Agriculture and Feasts in the Course of the Year

    Academic text (2009)

  • Wende Garrison

    Blog text (29)

  • Friedrich Magirius, one of the pastors of Leipzig's St. Nicholas Church and a major figure in the Wende, was chosen as president of the city's newly elected assembly.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Friedrich Magirius was a prominent leader during the Wende period in Germany.

  • Many families with the last name Wende have roots in the region of Saxony.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The name Wende is a German family name from the verb wenden 'to turn'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a family who lived by a bend or a place that 'turned', which is a common origin for surnames.