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Velma

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Velma is most likely a diminutive of Wilma, a short form of Wilhelmina. Wilhelmina originates in German language and means "stout protector" or "will to protect". It is a feminine form of Wilhelm or William, which ultimately derives from the Germanic name Willahelm. It is a typical name used in Europe for female royalty. In the English-speaking countries, Velma has been used since the 19th century.

Velvet

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Velvet originates in English language and is taken from the word for soft, smooth fabric. As fabric, velvet originates in Kashmir. For centuries, it was popular with royalty who used the fabric for their clothes. As a feminine given name it is rather rare.

Vena

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Vena originates in Sanskrit and means "longing". It is also a Latin word for a vein and a king in Hindu mythology.

Venetia

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Venetia originates in Italian language and is taken from the name of the area of Northeast Italy. The region was named after the Veneti, a people in Italy during the Iron Age. In English, the region and eventually the city is known as Venice. Some sources suggest that Venetia is a variant of the name Gwyneth.

Ventura

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Ventura originates in Latin language and means "good luck". It mainly functions as a surname in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese language.

Venus

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Venus originates in Latin language and means "love and desire". This is the name of the Roman goddess of love, beauty and fertility, equivalent of Greek Aphrodite. In Latin mythology, she had a son, Cupid, with Mars, the god of war. Over centuries, Venus has been an inspiration for many artists, including various painters and sculptors. Venus is also the second planet from the Sun. As a feminine given name, it was popularized by the American tennis player Venus Williams.