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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Faith
- Origin
- Russian/Slavic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- VEER-ah
Vera is a Russian and Slavic name that means faith. You might come across the idea that it means "truth" from Latin, but that's just a coincidence in sound — Vera's real root is the Slavic virtue name for faith. It's pronounced VEER-ah.
Meaning & Origin of Vera
Meaning: Faith.
Origin: Russian/Slavic.
A common claim: Vera is widely said to mean 'truth' (from Latin). Actually: That's a folk etymology. Vera's real root is the Slavic virtue name meaning 'faith'; the resemblance to Latin verus/vera ('true') is coincidental.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Vera
VEER-ahIPA /ˈvɪrə/
Popularity of Vera
Vera hit its high point in 1915, ranking #65 with 3,460 babies given the name that year; by 2024 it stood at #226, with 1,351 babies named Vera.
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These names share Vera’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Vera mean?
Faith. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Vera?
Vera is pronounced VEER-ah (IPA: /ˈvɪrə/).
Is Vera a popular name right now?
Vera peaked at #65 in 1915 and is ranked #226 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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