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Veles

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Pronounced VEH-less /ˈvɛ.lɛs/Medium

Meaning: From the Slavic Veles, of uncertain meaning (variously linked to 'ox; cattle'); the Slavic god of the earth, waters, cattle, and the underworld, adversary of Perun; routes uncertain; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: God of earth, cattle, and the underworld: Veles is a Slavic god. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'VEH-less'). We note the god.
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Origin LowSlavic
MeaningFrom the Slavic Veles, of uncertain meaning (variously linked to 'ox; cattle'); the Slavic god of the earth, waters, cattle, and the underworld, adversary of Perun; routes uncertain; we note the god

History & Origin

Veles comes from the Slavic Veles, of uncertain meaning (variously linked to 'ox; cattle'); the Slavic god of the earth and the underworld (routes uncertain, which we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'VEH-less').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-underworld-god at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Veles is a Slavic name of uncertain meaning (variously linked to 'ox; cattle') — the god of the earth, waters, cattle, and the underworld, the great adversary of Perun — a crisp, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the god; said 'VEH-less').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Veles — Slavic mythology; god; routes uncertain

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Perun— his great adversary
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Veles mean?

Veles is Slavic, of uncertain meaning (variously linked to 'ox; cattle'); the god of the earth and underworld. The routes are uncertain. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Veles?

It's said VEH-less /ˈvɛ.lɛs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Veles a boy or girl name?

Veles is a boy's name.

How popular is Veles?

Veles is a very rare name in the U.S.

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