Vela

Pronounced: VAY-lah

Meaning: Shore; coast

Gender: Girl
Origin: Sanskrit; Spanish

What does Vela mean?

Vela is a feminine name with multiple origins. In Spanish, "vela" means "candle" or "sail," while in Slavic languages, it can be a diminutive of names like Veleslava. Vela is also a constellation name in the southern sky. As a given name, it conveys poetic and sometimes nautical imagery.

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