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      Meaning of the first name Awendela

      Origin

      Native American - Penobscot

      Meaning

      Daylight

      Variations

      Awendea, Wendell, Wendel
      The name Awendela finds its roots in the Native American Penobscot tribe, specifically within their language and culture. According to linguistic records, this unique appellation translates to Daylight in English. The Penobscot people, an indigenous group hailing from the northeastern region of the United States, honored the significance of daylight and bestowed this name upon their children as a symbolic representation of life, vitality, and the eternal cycle of nature.

      Throughout history, Awendela has maintained its meaningful presence within the Penobscot culture. From generation to generation, parents in the tribe have passed down this name, cherishing its connection to their heritage and beliefs. The importance of daylight as a life-giving force is deeply embedded in their way of life, making the name Awendela a revered and honored name within the community.

      In modern-day usage, the name Awendela continues to carry its Native American heritage. Some parents, with an appreciation for the cultural significance behind the name, choose to bestow it upon their children as a way to honor and celebrate Native American traditions. By doing so, they pay homage to the profound respect for nature and the natural cycles of life that are at the core of the Penobscot culture. Awendela, a name rooted in the past, remains as a testament to the enduring ties between Native American ancestral customs and the modern world.

      Based on our records...

      Watson

      Watson

      This is the most common surname associated with Awendela.
      William

      William

      This is the most common name of those married to a Awendela.
      Lucy

      Lucy

      This is the most common name for a child of a Awendela.
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      1793 is when there were the most people born with the first name Awendela.

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