Find out how popular the first name Velina has been for the last 45 years (from 1976 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Velina by gender

Based on the last 45 years of data, Velina is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Velina.

The history of the first name Velina

The name Velina is believed to have its origins in the Slavic languages, specifically Bulgarian and Russian. It is thought to be a feminine form of the name Velin, which is derived from the Slavic root word "vel," meaning "great" or "mighty."

In the early medieval period, the name Velina was popular among the nobility and aristocracy of the Bulgarian Empire and the Kievan Rus'. It was often bestowed upon daughters of prominent families as a symbol of strength and power.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Velina can be found in the Synodicon of Tsar Boril, a 13th-century Bulgarian manuscript that chronicles the lives of saints and martyrs. In this text, a nun named Velina is mentioned as a follower of St. John of Rila, a revered Bulgarian saint from the 10th century.

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Velina. One such figure was Velina of Serbia (c. 1230-1268), a Serbian princess who married the Byzantine Emperor Theodore II Laskaris. Another was Velina of Bulgaria (c. 1265-1314), a Bulgarian tsaritsa (empress) who was married to Tsar Smilets of Bulgaria.

In the 15th century, a Russian noblewoman named Velina Golitsyna (c. 1420-1490) gained prominence as a benefactor and patron of the arts. She was instrumental in the construction of several churches and monasteries in Moscow.

During the Renaissance period, the Italian painter Velina Redi (1545-1612) achieved recognition for her portraits and religious works, which can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

Another notable figure was Velina Andropova (1701-1780), a Russian writer and philosopher who was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of St. Petersburg during the reign of Catherine the Great.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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