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Vennela

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Pronounced VEN-nuh-lah /ˈvɛn.nə.lə/Medium

Meaning: From the Telugu vennela, 'moonlight' — a soft, luminous nature name much loved in South India. Gentle and glowing.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous Telugu name: Vennela means 'moonlight' (said 'VEN-nuh-lah'). Soft, glowing, and gentle.

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Origin MediumTelugu

MeaningFrom the Telugu vennela, 'moonlight' — a soft, luminous nature name much loved in South India. Gentle and glowing.

U.S. rank (2024)#15081 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 85

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Vennela comes from the Telugu vennela, 'moonlight,' a beloved name in South India. It reads soft and luminous — rare in the U.S. (said 'VEN-nuh-lah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Telugu families. Rare, luminous, and gentle.

Did you know? Vennela is Telugu for 'moonlight' — a soft, luminous nature name much loved in South India, glowing with a gentle, silvery light (said 'VEN-nuh-lah').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Vennela — Telugu 'moonlight'

Variations

VennilaVennelaaVennella

Nicknames

VenniNela

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vennela mean?

Vennela is Telugu for 'moonlight.'

How do you pronounce Vennela?

It's said VEN-nuh-lah /ˈvɛn.nə.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vennela a boy or girl name?

Vennela is a girl's name.

How popular is Vennela?

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