Boy name
Vehip name meaning
“giving; bestowing or granting”
Vehip means “giving, bestowing or granting” and comes from the Arabic form wahīb, related to the root expressing giving. It is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Vehib is an alternative spelling. Its relationship with Vehbi and Vehhab gives it a concrete association with an offered gift.
What does Vehip mean?
Giving; bestowing or granting
In Turkish: veren; bağışlayan, ihsan eden
Vehib expresses the idea of giving or bestowing. It shares a root with names such as Vehbi and Vehhab, although their grammatical formations differ. The name was used during the Ottoman period, with Vehip Pasha providing a historical example of this personal-name tradition.
Origin of the name Vehip
From Arabic wahīb, associated with the root for giving and bestowing. Vehip reflects the Turkish devoicing of the final consonant.
How to pronounce Vehip
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /vehip/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | وهيب |
Is Vehip a boy’s name?
Yes, Vehip is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Vehip does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Vehip
- Vehap♂Abundantly giving, generous bestower
- Vahip♂One who gives
- Veli♂Guardian, friend
- Vehbi♂Bestowed as a gift
- Vahit♂One, single, unique
- Vahap♂Generous giver
- Vefik♂Harmonious
- Vezir♂A ruler’s senior minister or adviser
- Veyis♂Little wolf, wolf cub
- Vahid♂One, single, unique
- Vechi♂Relating to the face or appearance
- Vecih♂Face
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
FAQ about the name Vehip
What is the meaning of Vehip?
Vehip means “giving; bestowing or granting”. From Arabic wahīb, associated with the root for giving and bestowing. Vehip reflects the Turkish devoicing of the final consonant.
Is Vehip a boy’s name?
Yes, Vehip is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Vehip in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Vehip nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Vehip?
Vehip is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Vehip have?
Vehip has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Vehip?
Vehip does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Vehip?
Other spellings: Vehib.
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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