Vera
Vera is a Christian girl name of Russian (Slavic); also Latin origin, meaning “Faith; also true”.
| Meaning | Faith; also true |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Russian (Slavic); also Latin |
| Written as | Вера |
| Pronunciation | VEER-uh |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Russia, Sweden, Netherlands, United States |
Meaning and origin of Vera
Vera is the Russian word for faith, and in Orthodox tradition it is the name of one of the three martyr sisters Vera, Nadezhda and Lyubov (Faith, Hope and Love), honoured with their mother Sophia. In Western Europe the name was also linked with Latin verus 'true'. It spread across Europe in the nineteenth century and is now enjoying a revival in the English-speaking world and Scandinavia.
Is Vera a Christian name?
Vera has Christian roots through the Orthodox saint Vera (Faith), daughter of Saint Sophia, but today it is widely used as a general name.
How popular is Vera?
Well established across Europe and rising again in English-speaking countries.
Gifts with the name Vera
- Vera name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Vera baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Vera
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vera mean?
Vera means 'Faith; also true'. It is of Russian (Slavic); also Latin origin.
Is Vera a Christian name?
Vera has Christian roots through the Orthodox saint Vera (Faith), daughter of Saint Sophia, but today it is widely used as a general name.
How do you pronounce Vera?
Vera is pronounced VEER-uh.
Is Vera a boy or girl name?
Vera is usually a girl name.