Origin and Meaning of Vera

Gender

Feminine

Origin of Vera

Russian or Latin

Meaning of Vera

The name Vera means "faith" in Russian. It is also sometimes associated with the Latin word "verus" meaning "true".

Famous bearers

Bearers include Vera Lynn (born 1917), an English singer; Vera-Ellen (1921 - 1981), an American actress and dancer; Vera Miles (born 1929), an American actress; Vera Wang (born 1949), an American fashion designer.

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