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Vera

Vera is a female given name of Slavic origin. In Slavic languages, Vera means faith. The name Vera has been used in the English speaking world since the 19th century and was popular in the early 20th century. In Turkish Vera means piety. It is usually a feminine name. In the Russian language, Vera may also be a diminutive of the male first names Avenir and Averky.

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Meaning

Vera is a female given name of Slavic origin. In Slavic languages, Vera means faith. The name Vera h

Snapshot

A girl name with 2 syllables. Currently considered rare.

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Historical Context & Cultural Origin

Vera is a female given name of Slavic origin. In Slavic languages, Vera means faith. The name Vera has roots in the Latin word 'veritas,' meaning truth. It gained popularity in Western Europe and the English-speaking world primarily due to its appealing sound and positive connotations of belief and honesty.

Famous Namesakes

Vera Wang, Vera Miles, Vera Lynn, Vera Petrova, Vera Zorina

Nicknames & Variations

V, Ver, Verusha, Veritchka

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