Veysel means “form of the Arabic name Uways”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Veysel is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Veysel mean?
Literal meaning
Veysel is recorded on Wiktionary as a Turkish male given name. Its meaning and origin have not yet been checked against the sources for this site, so no meaning is given here until that research is done.[1]
the etymology of Uways is disputed
Veysel in Turkish
What does Veysel mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Veysel. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “form of the Arabic name Uways” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Veysel come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
How do you pronounce Veysel?
In IPA: /vejsel/, as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Is Veysel a Turkish name?
Yes. Veysel is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Veysel across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | VeyselLatin | Boy | same as above: “form of the Arabic name Uways” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Veysel
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veysel[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Veysel
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Veysel rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EbrakBoy“very shiny; two-coloured, spotted; sandy stony ground”same language (turkish)
- GüldemGirl“rose season”same language (turkish)
- CanyurtBoy“soul homeland”same language (turkish)
- UlubeyBoy“great lord”same language (turkish)
- SunerBoy“one who offers; presenter”same language (turkish)
- AltınhanımGirl“golden lady”same language (turkish)
- ŞükriyeGirl“thankfulness”same language (turkish)
- ÇelemBoy“brave; turnip”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Veysel
What does the name Veysel mean?
Veysel means “form of the Arabic name Uways”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Veysel a girl's or a boy's name?
Veysel is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Veysel come from?
Veysel is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Veysel?
Veysel is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Veysel have?
Veysel has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Veysel”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 80925121. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Turkish section; IPA /vejsel/ (Turkish Pronunciation section); listed as a male given name in the Turkish section; headword of the Turkish given-name entry is “Veysel”
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