Schwanda is of German origin, derived from the Slavic word 'svanda', which means 'sweet'. It was brought to Germany through Polish and Czech immigration and has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages. While it's not particularly common today, Schwanda holds historical significance in Germany's cultural heritage.
The name Schwanda experienced varied popularity from 1969 to 1984, with peaks in 1972 and 1973 at 14 births each year, and a total of 99 births over this period.