Wenilo

Gender Masculine
Usage Germanic [1]

Meaning & History

Originally a short form of Germanic names beginning with Old Frankish wani or Old High German wan meaning "hope, expectation".

Related Names

Rootwani/wan
Other Languages & CulturesGanelon(Carolingian Cycle)

Categories

feelings, hope

Sources & References

  1. Förstemann, Ernst. Altdeutsches Namenbuch. Bonn, 1900, page 1522.
Entry added April 23, 2024