Vera

At a Glance: Name: Vera – Meaning: faith – Origin: Russian/Slavic – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: VEER-ah

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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

Phonetic: VEER-ah   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Vera mean?

Faith. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Vera)

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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