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The name Velta is from Latvia It is situated in Eastern Europe on the Baltic Sea. The name Velta means "precious gift".

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The name Velta is very rare in the U.S. but is common in Latvia. After World War II several women named Velta imigrated to the U.S. and I believe that this is where the name got it's start here. You will also find the name Velta in Germany. Many Latvian's also imigrated into Germany.

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No nicknames, but the name is pronouced Vel-ta

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Velta means "precious gift".

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