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Vera name meaning
Last Name
34k
in the U.S.
in 2010
34k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Vera mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Vera
User Submitted Origins
Russian
66%
English
21%
Serbian
5%
Spanish
3%
Latin
3%
Albanian
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Canada says the name Vera means "Faith, truth, belief" and is of Russian origin.
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Vera means "True faith in God" and is of Russian origin.
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Vera means "Truth in greek language or faith in Russian language".
- According to a user from Serbia, the name Vera is of Serbian origin and means "Faith,true".
- 5 people from all over the world agree the name Vera is of Russian origin and means "Faith".
- According to 2 people from Greece, the name Vera is of Russian origin and means "Love to God".
- 3 submissions from all over the world agree the name Vera means "Truth".
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Vera means "A lovely looking lady" and is of Russian origin.
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Vera is of Latin origin and means "True".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Vera is of Russian origin and means "Belief".
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Wiktionary
Borrowed in the nineteenth century from the Russian virtue name Ве́ра (Véra, “faith”). By folk etymology it has also been explained as Latin vera (“true”).
- A female given name from Russian.
From Spanish
- A surname of Spanish origin.
Vera was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Faroese, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Latvian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, and Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Vera
Notable Persons Named Vera
Vera Farmiga
She was most prominent from 1996 to present. Vera was given the name Vera Ann Farmiga on August 6th, 1973 in Clifton, New Jersey, U.S.
Jayne Mansfield
Jayne Mansfield was a country and pop actress, singer, playboy playmate, nightclub entertainer, and model. Her career lasted from 1954 to 1967. Jayne was given the name Vera Jayne Palmer on April 19th, 1933 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Jayne is also known as Vera Jayne Peers and Vera Palmer. She breathed her last breath on June 29th, 1967.
Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling is an actress, comedian, writer, executive producer, production assistant, and director. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2003 to 2003. Mindy was given the name Vera Mindy Chokalingam on June 24th, 1979 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Věra Čáslavská
Věra Čáslavská is a gymnast. Věra was born on May 3rd, 1942 in Prague.
Dame Vera Lynn
Dame Vera Lynn is a traditional pop music musician. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1935 to present. Dame was given the name Vera Margaret Welch on March 20th, 1917 in East Ham, Essex, England. Dame is also known as Welch and Vera Margaret.
Vera Miles
Vera Miles is an actress. She was most active from 1950 to 1950. Vera was given the name Vera June Ralston on August 23rd, 1929 in Boise City, Oklahoma, U.S.
- Vera WangFashion Designer
- Vera-EllenDancer
- Vera RubinScientist
- Vera ZvonarevaTennis Player
- Vera BrezhnevaSinging
- VeruschkaModel
- Vera May AtkinsSoe F Section Intelligence Officer
- Věra ChytilováFilm Director
- CharleeMusician
- Věra JourováEuropean Commissioner for Justice
- Vera RalstonFigure Skater
- Vera BairdFor Northumbria
- Véra NabokovEditing
- Véra Clouzot
Notable Persons With the Last Name Vera
Notable Persons With the Last Name Vera
Brandon Vera
Brandon Vera is a martial artist. Brandon was born on October 10th, 1977 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States.
Billy Vera
Billy Vera is a rhythm, blues, pop music, and rock music singing, songwriter, actor, and music history. He plays Guitar, Piano, and Vocals. His most notable accomplishments were from 1962 to 1962. Billy was given the name William Patrick McCord on May 28th, 1944 in Riverside, California. Billy is also known as William McCord Jr..
Bryan Vera
Bryan was born on December 28th, 1981 in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
JC de Vera
JC de Vera is an actor, presenter, model (people), testimonial, host, model, and endorser. He has been prominent since 2003. JC was given the name John Carlo de Vera on March 10th, 1986 in Manila.
Francisco Vera
Francisco Vera is a soccer player for the S.L. Benfica, Club Rubio Ñu, S.L. Benfica B, and Paraguay men's national under-17 football team. Francisco was born on May 21st, 1994 in Minga Guazú, Paraguay.
Joey Vera
Joey Vera is a heavy metal music, progressive metal, power metal, and thrash metal musician and songwriter. He plays Bass guitar, Guitar, Keyboard instrument, and Vocals. He was most prominent from 1982 to present. Joey was born on April 24th, 1963 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Vera | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 7.12% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 0.59% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.90% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.15% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.22% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 91.02% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Vera
People with the last name Vera are most frequently Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Vera
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