Vera at a glance
- Meaning
- Faith
- Origin
- Slavic
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- VE-ra
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Verah, Verra, Verrah, Veri, Vereeya, Veriyiya
Lucky details for Vera
- Number
- 5
- Color
- Turquoise
- Stone
- Emerald
- Flower
- Lavender
- Day
- Wednesday
- Planet
- Mercury
- Zodiac
- Gemini
- Metal
- Mercury alloy
Vera is a Slavic name meaning “faith”. Parents choose Vera for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Vera reduce to 5, a number linked with Mercury and with people who are charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere.
Numerology
Chaldean value 5 — Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety.
Personality
Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety
Positive Traits
Charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere
Negative Traits
Gets restless with routine and may struggle to sit still
Career Suggestions
Marketing, sales, journalism, software, entrepreneurship
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FAQs about the name Vera
What does the name Vera mean?
Vera means “faith” and comes from a Slavic root.
Is Vera a boy or girl name?
Vera is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Vera?
Vera is pronounced VE-ra (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Vera?
The lucky number for Vera is 5, ruled by Mercury.
What are good nicknames for Vera?
Popular short forms include Veri, Vey.
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