Vello
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- Name
- Vello
- Gender
- Boy name
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Vello is a traditional Estonian name for men as well as a pet name. Its meaning translates into German as 'the brother'.
What does the name Vello mean?
Vello is an old Estonian first name for men and a nickname. It is translated into German as 'the brother'. The origins of the name can be found in the Estonian word veli and the Old Finnish velji, both meaning 'brother'.
Where does the name Vello come from?
The name Vello has its roots in Finnish and means 'the brother'.
How do you pronounce Vello?
Vello is pronounced like 'Wello'.
When is the name day of Vello?
The name day for Vello is celebrated on January 9.
Popularity
In Germany, Vello is considered a rare first name. It has not yet appeared in local name popularity lists. Its best ranking was in 2021, reaching 2,361st place in the Swedish name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given in Sweden less than 10 times, placing it at 2,955th in the ten-year statistics. Between 1998 and 2024, it also ranks 2,955th in Sweden.
Frequently asked questions about the name Vello
What is the meaning of the name Vello?
Vello is a traditional Estonian first name for men and means 'the brother'.
What is the origin of the name Vello?
The name Vello comes from Finnish and has its roots in the Estonian and Old Finnish words for 'brother'.
How popular is the name Vello?
Vello is a valued name in Estonia and in some other countries with Finnish influence, but it is not widely used.