Velvel () or Velvl () is a Yiddish masculine given name meaning "wolf" in Yiddish. Velvel is often associated with the tribe of Benjamin, who is described in the Bible as a wolf, i.e. a mighty and fearless warrior (Genesis 49:27). Velvel is often used as a Yiddish form of William or Vladimir. Given name Velvl Greene (1928–2011), Canadian–American–Israeli scientist and academic Velvel Kahan (William Morton Kahan), mathematician and computer scientist Velvel Pasternak, one of the world's foremost experts on Jewish music Velvel Putzer, prominent Russian politician Velvel Soloveitchik, son of Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik of Brisk Velvel Zbarjer, a Brody singer (1824–1884) Verne ("Velvel") Chelin (1927-2013), Canadian pharmacist and businessman who was a global private label innovator References The origin and meaning of common Jewish names at Aish.com Velvel at BehindTheName.com Given names Masculine given names Jewish given names Yiddish words and phrases