Russian/Latin · Girl name
Vera
“faith; true”
About the name Vera
Vera is a girl’s name with dual origins. In Russian and other Slavic languages, Vera means ‘faith’ and is associated with the trio of virtues—Vera (faith), Nadezhda (hope), and Lyubov (love)—commemorating the martyred daughters of Saint Sophia. Separately, Vera is also a Latin word meaning ‘true’, and has been adopted in various European languages with this connotation. The name has been borne by notable figures such as Dame Vera Lynn, the British singer famous for the song ‘We’ll Meet Again’.
- Meaning
- faith; true
- Origin
- Russian/Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- VEH-rah(2 syl.)
Middle names for Vera
- Vera Marie
- Vera Lynn
- Vera Joy
- Vera Kate
- Vera Rose
Questions about Vera
- What does Vera mean?
- Vera is a Russian name meaning "faith; true".
- How do you pronounce Vera?
- Vera is pronounced VEH-rah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Vera?
- Variants of Vera include Viera.
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