Velvel

Velvel (Yiddish: װעלװעל) or Velvl (Yiddish: װעלװל) is a Yiddish masculine given name meaning "Wolf" in Yiddish.

Velvel
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameYiddish
MeaningWolf
Other names
Alternative spellingVelvl
Related namesװעלװעל (Yiddish)
Ze'ev
William

Velvel is often associated with the tribe of Benjamin, who is described in the Bible as a wolf, i.e. a mighty and fearless warrior (Genesis 49:27). Velvel is often used as a Yiddish form of William or Vladimir

Given name

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