Girl name
Veda name meaning
“farewell; a parting wish of well-being”
Veda means farewell or a wish of well-being spoken at parting. It comes into Turkish from Arabic wadāʿ, a word for departure and leave-taking. In Türkiye, it is used as a feminine name. Its concrete image is a goodbye accompanied by a wave before someone sets off on a journey.
What does Veda mean?
Farewell; a parting wish of well-being
In Turkish: ayrılış; ayrılırken söylenen esenlik dileği
Veda denotes both a departure and the words spoken when parting. As a name it can evoke remembered connections alongside an ending. Turkish elveda is related to the same source, but meanings from similarly spelled words in other languages should not automatically be added to this name.
Origin of the name Veda
Borrowed into Turkish from Arabic wadāʿ, meaning farewell or leave-taking.
How to pronounce Veda
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /veda/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | وداع |
Is Veda a girl’s name?
Yes, Veda is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Veda does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Veda
Famous people named Veda
- Veda Yurtsever · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Veda
What is the meaning of Veda?
Veda means “farewell; a parting wish of well-being”. Borrowed into Turkish from Arabic wadāʿ, meaning farewell or leave-taking.
Is Veda a girl’s name?
Yes, Veda is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Veda in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Veda nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Veda?
Veda is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Veda have?
Veda has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Veda?
Veda does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Veda?
Notable people named Veda include Veda Yurtsever.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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