Velvel
Velvel is a Jewish boy name of Yiddish origin, meaning “Little wolf”.
| Meaning | Little wolf |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Yiddish |
| Written as | װעלװל |
| Pronunciation | VEL-vul |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | United States, Israel |
Meaning and origin of Velvel
Velvel is a Yiddish diminutive of Volf, 'wolf'. It is traditionally paired with Zev, Hebrew for 'wolf', and with Binyamin, because in Genesis 49 Jacob describes Benjamin as a ravenous wolf. Rabbi Yitzchak Zev Soloveitchik, the Brisker Rav, was widely known as Reb Velvel. It is the affectionate home form of Zev or Wolf.
Is Velvel a Jewish name?
Velvel is a Jewish name used as the Yiddish partner of Zev or Binyamin, echoing Jacob's blessing of Benjamin.
How popular is Velvel?
Used mainly in Hasidic and Orthodox families.
Gifts with the name Velvel
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- Jewish baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Velvel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Velvel mean?
Velvel means 'Little wolf'. It is of Yiddish origin.
Is Velvel a Jewish name?
Velvel is a Jewish name used as the Yiddish partner of Zev or Binyamin, echoing Jacob's blessing of Benjamin.
How do you pronounce Velvel?
Velvel is pronounced VEL-vul.
Is Velvel a boy or girl name?
Velvel is usually a boy name.