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Vela

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Spanish
Pronounced Pron. BEH-la
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Meaning & History

Derived from Spanish vela meaning "sail" or the homonym vela meaning "watchful".

Categories

nautical, sight, tools, travel, water
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Entry updated November 16, 2019

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