Vahe

Vahe is a term with more than one usage. In Armenian onomastics, Vahe (written Վահե in Armenian) is a male given name widely used among Armenians and in the Armenian diaspora. The name is historical and traditional, appearing in literature, biographies, and public life across Armenian communities. It is one of several Armenian names that are commonly found in multiple generations and across geographic regions.

In Estonian, vahe is a common noun meaning gap, interval, distance, or difference. It is used in everyday language as well as in mathematical and technical contexts to denote a measure of separation or distinction between objects or values. The word participates in phrases describing temporal or spatial separation, as well as in comparison terms.

The dual use of vahe as both a proper name and a common noun reflects cross-linguistic borrowing and name adoption patterns in the region and among language communities with historical contact.