How wends get its name?

The term "wends" refers to a group of Slavic people, primarily associated with the historical region of Wendland in northern Germany. The name is derived from the Old Slavic Word "vendi" or "venedi," which was used by neighboring Germanic tribes to describe these Slavic groups. Over time, the term evolved into "Wends" in German and came to represent the Slavic populations in areas like Pomerania and Saxony. This name reflects both geographic and cultural associations with the Slavic peoples in that region.