Vera
Faith, truth — a girl name of Russian origin
Popularity of Vera in the United States
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Meaning & Origin of Vera
Vera has dual origins: in Russian, it means "faith" and is one of the three theological virtue names (alongside Nadezhda for "hope" and Lyubov for "love"). In Latin, vera means "true." The name became popular in English-speaking countries in the late 19th century, partly through the influence of the novel Vera by Elizabeth von Arnim. During World War II, the British singer Vera Lynn — known as "The Forces' Sweetheart" — made the name iconic. Vera has recently enjoyed a resurgence as part of the vintage name revival trend, prized for its simplicity, strength, and cross-cultural elegance.
Vera Around the World
Vera is used in 10 languages worldwide, with 6+ international variants.
Male FormVero
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
Nicknames for Vera
Famous People Named Vera
- Vera Lynn — British singer known as The Forces' Sweetheart
- Vera Wang — American fashion designer
- Vera Rubin — American astronomer who discovered evidence of dark matter
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Vera mean?
Vera is a girl name of Russian origin meaning "Faith, truth." Vera has dual origins: in Russian, it means "faith" and is one of the three theological virtue names (alongside Nadezhda for "hope" and Lyubov for "love"). In Latin, vera means "true.
How do you pronounce Vera?
Vera is pronounced VEER-uh. Common variations include Veera, Viera, Wera.
Is Vera a girl name?
Yes, Vera is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Vee, Veri.
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