Boy name
Vehap name meaning
“abundantly giving, generous bestower”
Vehap means abundantly giving or a generous bestower. It represents Arabic Wahhāb, an intensive form derived from wahaba, meaning to give or bestow. In Türkiye, it is used as a masculine name. Vehhab and Vehhap are related spellings, and the act of presenting a gift illustrates its central meaning.
What does Vehap mean?
Abundantly giving, generous bestower
In Turkish: çokça bağışlayan, bolca veren
Vehap strongly emphasises giving and bestowal. Arabic al-Wahhab is one of the divine names, giving this name a clear Islamic association. Vehbi and Abdülvehhap are related through the same root, although their grammatical formations and complete meanings differ from those of Vehap itself.
Origin of the name Vehap
Vehap is a Turkish spelling related to Vehhap or Vehhab, from Arabic Wahhab. The Arabic form intensifies the verb wahaba, 'to give or bestow'.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of God (Asma al-Husna) |
| Is Vehap in the Quran? | As a word · الوهاب · 3:8, 38:9, 38:35The Arabic source of Vehap, الوهاب, occurs in the Quran as an epithet of God meaning the abundant bestower. |
| Starts with | V · Ve |
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How to pronounce Vehap
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /vehap/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | وهاب |
Is Vehap a boy’s name?
Yes, Vehap is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Vehap 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
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Vehap
- Vahap♂Generous giver
- Vehip♂Giving
- Vedat♂Love, friendship and affection
- Vefa♂Loyalty, lasting friendship and keeping promises
- Vehbi♂Bestowed as a gift
- Velat♂Homeland, native land, country
- Vahan♂A protective shield
- Vedad♂Love, friendship and affection
- Vehib♂Giving
- Vahip♂One who gives
- Vefai♂Associated with fidelity and loyalty
- Vehb♂Gift, bestowal
Names with related meanings
- Kerem♂Generosity, magnanimity, kindness
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Kayra♂Favor and grace
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Kerim♂Generous
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Ekrem♂Most generous
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Haluk♂Good-natured
- Necdet♂Bravery, valour
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
Famous people named Vehap
- Vehap Topçu
FAQ about the name Vehap
What is the meaning of Vehap?
Vehap means “abundantly giving, generous bestower”. Vehap is a Turkish spelling related to Vehhap or Vehhab, from Arabic Wahhab. The Arabic form intensifies the verb wahaba, 'to give or bestow'.
Is Vehap a boy’s name?
Yes, Vehap is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Vehap in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source of Vehap, الوهاب, occurs in the Quran as an epithet of God meaning the abundant bestower. (e.g.: 3:8, 38:9, 38:35)
What is the origin of the name Vehap?
Vehap is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Vehap have?
Vehap has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Vehap?
Vehap 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.
What are other spellings of Vehap?
Other spellings: Vehhab.
Famous people named Vehap?
Notable people named Vehap include Vehap Topçu.
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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