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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

The pins were worn by actors like Mark Ruffalo, Jean Smart, Wanda Sykes and Natasha Lyonne on the red carpet.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

Psychiatric social worker Wanda Pathomrit helped coordinate the class as part of the Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Centers’ Stop the Hate project, which provides services and education for hate crime survivors.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

“Not so loud, honey,” Wanda said, and she directed the group into the wings on stage left.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro