Vel
Dravidian · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Vel
Vel is a Tamil name meaning "spear" or "lance," derived from the Tamil word வேல் (vēl), which has ancient Dravidian roots.
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Etymology
Vel is a Tamil name meaning "spear" or "lance," derived from the Tamil word வேல் (vēl), which has ancient Dravidian roots. The name is primarily used in Tamil Hindu culture, particularly associated with the deity Murugan, who is traditionally depicted carrying a spear called the Vel, making it significant in South Indian and Sri Lankan Tamil communities.
Vel currently ranks #6,539 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1958.
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