Waage

Waage is a term used in Germanic languages with several related meanings. In German, Waage literally means a scale or balance and is used for measuring weight. It is also the name of the zodiac sign Libra in German, where Die Waage is equivalent to Libra. In technical and everyday language, the word appears in references to weighing instruments, from personal scales to laboratory balances.

As a surname, Waage is found in German-speaking regions as well as in Nordic countries and other areas with Germanic or Scandinavian heritage. It is generally understood to be occupational or toponymic in origin, linked to the concept of weighing, balance, or a place name associated with scales. In modern records, Waage appears across a range of professions, reflecting its geographic spread rather than a single lineage.

In broader usage, Waage can appear as a component of place names or family names in various languages that share the same roots. It may also surface in fiction or media as a character surname, but it is not tied to a specific well-known figure or location.

See also: Libra, weighing scale, Waage (surname).