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.