Vera Name Meaning

The name Vera is of Russian origin and it means "faith" or "truth". This name also has Latin roots where it is used to symbolize truth.

Several famous personalities bear the name Vera. These include Vera Wang, a famous American fashion designer known particularly for her wedding gown collection. Another notable person is Vera Lynn, a British singer, songwriter and actress who was widely loved during the Second World War for her morale-boosting music. Vera Rubin, an American astronomer who helped the confirmation of dark matter also dons the name.