Veysel
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Veysel
Veysel is a Turkish variant of the Arabic name Waisil, derived from the root meaning "to reach" or "to arrive," traditionally interpreted as one who attains closeness to God.
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Etymology
Veysel is a Turkish variant of the Arabic name Waisil, derived from the root meaning "to reach" or "to arrive," traditionally interpreted as one who attains closeness to God. The name is primarily used in Turkish and Kurdish Muslim communities, with historical significance in Sufi tradition, notably borne by the 16th-century Turkish mystic poet Veysel Karacaoğlan.
Veysel currently ranks #4,882 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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