wenke

Wenke is a term that may refer to different concepts in distinct linguistic and cultural contexts. In Chinese, wenke (文科) denotes the humanities or liberal arts, a broad curricular category that typically contrasts with the sciences (理科). The term appears in educational contexts to describe tracks, exams, or fields of study focused on culture, language, history, and social sciences.

In Europe, Wenke is attested as a surname, most commonly in German-speaking areas. The spelling Wenke is one of several variants, including Wencke. The origin of the surname is not uniformly documented in general references, and regional distribution can vary. The name may also occur as a given-name component in some cases, depending on the cultural tradition and character or spelling used.

As a personal name, Wenke can appear in Chinese communities as a two-syllable given name, depending on the characters chosen. Outside Chinese contexts, Wenke may appear as a transliteration of other names or as a family name, particularly among diaspora populations where local naming conventions differ.

See also: Wencke.