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Vera

Girl · English · Short name

Meaning
Faith, truth

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
VEH-ruh
Origin
English

From Slavic and Russian 'vera' meaning faith; also Latin 'vera' meaning truth.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicVintageSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Slavic, Russian, Latin

Commonly used in: Eastern Europe, Russia, United States

Alternate spellings

  • WieraPolish

    Polish form.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Slavic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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