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Wojewoda

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage Polish
Pronounced Pron. /ˌvɔ.jɛ.ˈvɔ.da/
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Meaning & History

From the Polish title wojewoda meaning "governor, voivode" (originally meaning "warlord").

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Rootvojevoda
VariantsWojda, Wojewódka
Feminine FormWojewódzka
Masculine FormWojewódzki
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Entry updated February 28, 2019

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