Veli: Name day

Name day

Veli’s name day is observed on January 9th in Estonia and January 9th in Finland.

Veli’s Comprehensive Name Profile

Veli is a name with Slavic and Turkic origins, meaning 'heir' or 'important', and is predominantly masculine. It’s relatively rare in the United States but enjoys popularity in Finland, Estonia, and parts of the Balkans. Historically, it’s been associated with leadership and nobility, reflecting its roots in cultures valuing status and heritage. The name evokes a sense of quiet strength, dependability, and understated elegance. Its usage is deeply tied to cultural identity and migration patterns, making it a name with a rich and nuanced history.

Name Day List: Veli

Country	Day	Month	Names
Estonia	9	January	Veli, Veljo, Vello, Velvo, Veigo, Veiko, Väiko, Venda, Vendo, Venno
Finland	9	January	Veijo, Veikko, Veli, Veikka

Name Day List - similar names (Veli)

Country	Day	Month	Names
Bulgaria	7	January	Ivan, Ivaylo, Ivanka, Vanio, Vania, Encho, Enio, Zhan, Zhana, Ivayla, Ivelin, Ivelina, Ivet, Ivo, Yoan, Ioan, Ioana, Yonka, Yonko, Yoncho, Yoto, Kaloyan, Kaloian
Sweden	12	February	Evelina, Evy
Latvia	26	February	Evelina, Eveline, Metra
Bulgaria	19	April	Anastas, Velichka, Velika, Veliko, Velichko, Velko, Svetla, Svetozar
Hungary	26	May	Fülöp, Evelin
Spain	31	May	Visitación, Petronila, Amelia, Avelina
Croatia	15	August	Marija, Velika
Czechia	29	August	Evelína
Croatia	3	September	Grgur Veliki, Grga, Mansvet
Croatia	10	November	Leon Veliki papa, Lavoslav, Lav
Croatia	14	November	Nikola Tavelic, Ivan Trogirski
Croatia	15	November	Albert Veliki, Leopold
Croatia	27	November	Virgilije, Severin, Velimir
Lithuania	23	December	Mina, Veliuona, Viktorija, Vilbutas
Estonia	24	December	Aadam, Tammo, Tamur, Eeva, Eevi, Eva, Eve, Evi, Ivi, Iivi, Ivika, Eveli, Evelin
Finland	24	December	Aatami, Eeva, Eevi, Eveliina