"All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all."
Christian Name · Germanic Origin
Wendell Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Wendell
boy
Wendell means "Wanderer; Traveler", a boy's name of Germanic origin. The name Wendell does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Wendell is the wanderer found — sheep gone astray but sought, the lost one pursued until found, iniquity laid on the Shepherd who brings him home.
Is Wendell in the Bible?
No — the name Wendell does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Wanderer; Traveler", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Wendell.
Pronunciation:/WEN-del/
OriginGermanic
MeaningWanderer; Traveler
What does Wendell mean?
Wendell is a boy name of Germanic origin meaning "Wanderer; Traveler". Wendell wanders — but not without purpose, for God guides the wanderer home. 'All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.' Wendell is the sheep brought home.
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What does Wendell mean in the Bible?
Wendell means "Wanderer; Traveler" and is a name of Germanic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Wendell wanders — but not without purpose, for God guides the wanderer home. 'All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.' Wendell is the sheep brought home.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Wendell?
Wendell is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Wanderer; Traveler" — not because Scripture names anyone Wendell.
"What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?"
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Which books of the Bible mention Wendell?
Wendell is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Wendell?
Wendell is the wanderer found — sheep gone astray but sought, the lost one pursued until found, iniquity laid on the Shepherd who brings him home.
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"Resolute protector; Determined guardian"
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"Grace; Favor"
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Wendell name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Wendell
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Wendell?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Wendell?
You can read every verse where Wendell appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.