It is better known as the Wendland, a designation referring to the Slavic people of the Wends from Obotrite tribe Drevani, who lived there till the 18th century — the last known user of the local dialect of Polabian language died in 1752.
See on paremini tuntud kui Wendland, nimetus viitab slaavi rahvale vendidele obotriitide drevani hõimust, kes elasid siin kuni 18. sajandini – viimane teadaolev polaabi keele kohaliku murde kasutaja suri aastal 1752.