Female Name
Vendula
ˈvɛn.du.la
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
feminine forms
glory
isograms
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
46/100
mature120%
formal65%
upper class120%
devious80%
strong80%
strange140%
complex100%
serious65%
Meaning & Etymology
Vendula is a female given name of Czech origin. It originated as a diminutive form of Václava, which is the feminine form of the name Václav. The name Václav itself is derived from the Slavic elements 'vlasti' meaning 'rule' and 'slava' meaning 'glory'. Vendula, therefore, carries connotations of glory and rulership, often associated with nobility and strength.
Etymology
Original Form:
Václava
Evolution:
Vendula evolved as a diminutive form of Václava, a name that has been used in Czech culture for centuries. The transformation from Václava to Vendula reflects common linguistic practices in Czech wher...
Source:
Czech linguistic traditions and historical name usage.