Girl
Latin / Slavic
2 syllables
Vera
VEER-ah
/ˈvɪərə/
"The true one" — a name of crystalline clarity, sincere depth, and timeless European grace
Vera is a name of beautiful dual heritage: in Latin it means 'true' or 'real,' from verus, while in Slavic languages it means 'faith'—making it one of those rare names whose meanings reinforce each other perfectly. It is the embodiment of truthfulness and sincere conviction. Vera was extremely popular in the early twentieth century, fell from fashion in the mid-century, and has staged one of the most impressive naming revivals of the modern era, now ranking in the top 100 and climbing as parents rediscover its short, genuine, and entirely unpretentious elegance.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesVe · ra
GenderGirl
OriginLatin / Slavic
Root WordVerus / Vera
MeaningTrue, faith, truth
PopularityVery Popular
Peak Year1920
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DaySeptember 17
Nicknames
Vee
About the Name Vera
Vera means 'true' in Latin (from verus, meaning true or real) and 'faith' in Slavic languages. This dual meaning—truth and faith—makes Vera one of the most conceptually coherent names in the Western tradition. The name suggests someone of genuine sincerity, whose words can be trusted completely.
Vera is extremely popular in Russia and across Slavic countries, where it means 'faith' and has been one of the most common women's names for centuries. It is also deeply rooted in Latin tradition through its meaning of truth. This double heritage makes Vera simultaneously Eastern European and broadly European—a name at home from Moscow to Madrid.
Veras are typically described as honest, grounded, and quietly formidable. The name's meaning of truth is perfectly mirrored in the personality it tends to evoke—someone who is direct, genuine, and whose word means something. People named Vera tend to be principled, intelligent, and possessed of an understated elegance that requires no performance.
Vera peaked in the United States in the early twentieth century, fell from fashion mid-century, and has made one of the most impressive comebacks of any name in recent decades. It re-entered the top 100 around 2015 and has continued to climb, now firmly established as one of the most fashionable vintage names of the era.
Vera's short, elegant two syllables pair well with both crisp and elaborate middle names. Beautiful combinations include Vera Rose, Vera Grace, Vera Elise, Vera Celeste, and Vera Louise. For something with more length, Vera Josephine or Vera Anastasia create a beautiful contrast between brevity and grandeur.
Vera has two distinct origins that arrived at the same form. In Latin, vera is the feminine form of verus (true), used as a given name since at least the medieval period. In Slavic languages, Vera means faith and has been one of the most consistently popular women's names in Russia and Eastern Europe for centuries. Both traditions have contributed to the name's widespread use across Europe and the Americas.
Personality of Vera
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Vera
Creativity
78%
Elegance
88%
Independence
85%
Intelligence
88%
Strength
82%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Vera
V
Vera Wang
American fashion designer, the world's most famous wedding gown designer
V
Vera Lynn
British singer, Forces' Sweetheart of World War II, We'll Meet Again
V
Vera Farmiga
American actress, Oscar-nominated for Up in the Air
V
Vera (TV series)
Long-running British crime drama starring Brenda Blethyn
V
Vera Rubin
American astronomer who discovered evidence for dark matter
Middle Names for Vera
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Vera
Vera Rose
Vera Grace
Vera Ann
Vera Mae
Vera Claire
Vera Elise
Vera Jane
Vera Wren
Vera Pearl
Vera Celeste
Vera Iris
Vera Louise
Names Similar to Vera
Similar Sound
Similar Meaning
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Vera
1800s
Vera is widely used across Russia and Eastern Europe, meaning faith
1915
Vera enters the US top 50 girl names during World War I
1920
Vera peaks in US popularity, a defining name of the era
1942
Vera Lynn's wartime performances make her Britain's most beloved singer
2015
Vera re-enters the US top 100, one of the most successful vintage name revivals
Numerology & Symbolism of Vera
1
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Libra
5
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Cerulean Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Blue Sapphire
🌸
Lucky Flower
Blue Iris
Vera Around the World
How Vera is written in different languages and scripts
فيرا
Arabic
ヴェラ
Japanese
Вера
Russian
베라
Korean
薇拉
Chinese
Βέρα
Greek
वेरा
Hindi
ורה
Hebrew
Looking for Name Ideas?
Explore our name inspiration guides