What is "vetlesen"

Vetlesen is a Norwegian patronymic surname, literally meaning "son of Vetle". It may refer to:

• Arne Johan Vetlesen (born 1960), Norwegian philosopher
• G. Unger Vetlesen (1889–1959), Norwegian shipbuilder
• Leif Vetlesen (1921–2003), Norwegian sailor and politician
• Vesla Vetlesen (born 1930), Norwegian weaver, trade unionist, writer and politician