ThinkabaraVera: meaning and origin
Vera
“Faith; also Latin for true”
About the name Vera
Vera is a girl’s name from the Slavic tradition. Its meaning is “faith; also Latin for true”. Names from Russian, Polish, Czech and other Slavic languages — like Mila, Nadia, Vera and Milan.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Slavic names
- Anya 👧Grace; a form of Anna · Slavic
- Katya 👧Pure; a form of Katherine · Slavic
- Mila 👧Gracious, dear · Slavic
- Nadia 👧Hope · Slavic
- Sasha 🧒Defender; a Russian short form of Alexander · Slavic
Sibling name ideas (Slavic, boys)
- Dmitri 👦Devoted to Demeter, the earth goddess · Slavic
- Ivan 👦God is gracious; a form of John · Slavic
- Milan 👦Gracious, dear · Slavic
- Nikolai 👦Victory of the people · Slavic
More girl names starting with V
- Valentina 👧Strong, healthy · Latin
- Valeria 👧Strong, healthy · Latin
- Victoria 👧Victory · Latin
- Violet 👧The purple flower · Latin
- Virginia 👧Maiden; also the US state · Latin
- Vivian 👧Alive, full of life · Latin
Questions and answers
What does the name Vera mean?
Vera is a name of Slavic origin. It means: faith; also Latin for true.
Is Vera a boy or girl name?
Vera is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Vera have?
Vera has 4 letters and about 2 syllables.