Vera
Origin of the name Vera:
Introduced in the late 19th century, Vera is from the Russian Vjera (faith). It coincides with the Latin vera (true), and the name is often believed to be derived from this, rather than the former.
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Vera is spelled the same in quite a few languages, including English, Czech, Dutch, German, Portuguese, Slovenian, and Spanish
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Latin meaning "truth", Russian meaning "faith"
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Vera Wang, American fashion designer
Vera Lynn, 1940s English singer, known as the Sweetheart of the Forces for her appeal to those in the British military
Vera Rubin, American astronomer
Vera-Ellen (born Vera Ellen Westmeier Rohe), American actress, best known for the film "White Christmas"
Vera Bradley, mother of American accessories designer Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, who named her company after her mother
Vera Farmiga, actress, portrayed Madalyn in The Departed.- Vera in song, story & screen: | Edit
"Vera" from the album "The Wall" by Pink Floyd
Vera Louise Gorman, ditsy waitress in the 1970s TV series "Alice", played by Beth Howland
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Global Popularity of the Name Vera
- #13 in Czech Republic
- #49 in Sweden
- #250 in Norway
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