Veljo
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Estonian |
| Name day | 9 January[1] |
| Origin | |
| Region of origin | Estonia |
| Other names | |
| Derived | from the Estonian veli, meaning "brother" |
| Related names | Väiko, Veigo, Veiko, Veli, Vello, Velvo, Viljo |
Veljo is an Estonian masculine given name, possibly a local diminutive of the given name Villem, or derived from the Estonian language word veli, meaning "brother".[1]
As of 1 January 2021, 476 men in Estonia have the first name Veljo, making it the 280th most popular male name in the country.[2] The name is most common in the 45-49 age group, where 8.75 per 10,000 inhabitants bear the name. The name is most commonly found in Saare County, where 12.50 per 10,000 inhabitants of the county bear the name.[2]
Individuals bearing the name Veljo include:
- Veljo Kaasik (born 1938), architect
- Veljo Käsper (1930–1982), film director
- Veljo Lamp (born 1968), competitive runner
- Veljo Reinik (born 1981), actor
- Veljo Tormis (1930–2017), composer
References
- ^ a b "Estonian Name Days". Behind the Name. 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Nimede statistika". Eesti statiska (in Estonian). 1 January 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2021.