Vera
Vera is a girls' name of Russian origin meaning “faith, truth.” It ranked #60 in the United States in 2025. From the Russian 'vera' meaning faith, though also associated with the Latin 'verus' meaning true.
how do you pronounce Vera?
VEER-uh
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what does Vera mean?
The name Vera means “faith, truth.” It comes from the Russian language tradition.
From the Russian 'vera' meaning faith, though also associated with the Latin 'verus' meaning true. Popular in Russia and Eastern Europe, it has seen a strong revival in English-speaking countries.
where does the name Vera come from?
Vera has two credible sources. In Russian вера is the ordinary word for faith. In Latin vera is the feminine of verus, meaning true. Both are live, and the Russian line is the one behind most historical bearers.
the history of Vera
The Russian Vera belongs to a trio of names — Vera, Nadezhda and Lyubov — that render the theological virtues faith, hope and love, all three attributed to an early Christian martyr's daughters. Vera was widely used in Britain and America around 1900, and Vera Lynn's wartime singing gave it a lasting British association.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #60 |
| 2023 | #66 |
| 2022 | #72 |
| 2021 | #80 |
| 2020 | #89 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Vera?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Vera?
- Vera Wang (fashion designer)
- Vera Farmiga (actress)
- Vera Lynn (singer)
what names are similar to Vera?
what names go well with Vera?
Sibling names that share Vera's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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