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Wanda

American  
[won-duh] / ˈwɒn də /

noun

  1. a female given name.


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Wanda Landowska, who was hugely influential in reviving the harpsichord as a concert instrument, was once asked about her approach to making music.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

These included Wanda Heading-Grant, the chief diversity officer, who invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination when she was asked about Ms. Canaan’s complaint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Natyra Na Takuathung, a case manager at Asian Pacific Counseling & Treatment Centers, works with psychiatric social worker Wanda Pathomrit to help clients, many of whom are Thai immigrants, apply for social benefits.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

For Wanda in Cardiff, this has meant more food to take home for dinner, but it's harder work than usual for her to water her plants.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025

“My son started it,” said Wanda, who now stood at Moss’s side.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro