Veysel

Veysel is a masculine first name that is used in the Turkish language as a variant of the Arabic name Uways. The meaning of the name is 'the little wolf.'

What does the name Veysel mean?

Veysel is a Turkish form of the Arabic Uways and translates to 'the little wolf.' This name is a diminutive form of the Arabic term ʿaws (أُوَيْس), which means 'wolf,' 'jackal,' or 'wild dog.' The name originally refers to Uwais al-Qaranī, an Islamic mystic and contemporary of the Prophet Muhammad, who is considered the first Sufi. Although Uwais would have liked to meet the Prophet Muhammad, his mother did not allow him to go to him. Eventually, however, Muhammad came to him. Other variants of the name include Uwais, Veysi, and Veyis.

Where does the name Veysel come from?

The name Veysel has Arabic roots and means 'the little wolf.' It is composed of the Arabic word ʿaws (أُوَيْس), which translates to wolf, jackal, or wild dog. The name is commonly used in the Turkish language.

How do you pronounce Veysel?

The pronunciation of the name Veysel is two syllables and contains a characteristic diphthong. It is typically pronounced as 'Vey-sel' [ˈveɪ̯zɛl] or [ˈveɪ̯sɛl]. The name begins with a glide sound, giving it a dynamic touch. The soft 'l' at the end provides a harmonious finish. Veysel conveys a lively, modern, and sonically distinctive aura.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Veysel enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,073rd on the list of the most common masculine first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2008 at 914th place. In the last ten years, Veysel has been given as a first name around 140 times, placing it 1,985th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,185th.

Nicknames & pet names

Vessi / Veys / Veyso

Famous people

• Asik Veysel Şatıroğlu (Turkish folk singer)
• Veysel (rapper)
• Veysel Aksu (football player)
• Veysel Cihan (football player)
• Veysel Sari (Turkish football player)
• Veysel Satiroglu (poet)