Verina
Fact sheet
- Name
- Verina
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Verina represents a late Roman variation of the name Verena, whose exact origin and meaning have not yet been clearly established. The name is translated as "the Credible".
What does the name Verina mean?
Verina is a late Roman form of Verena, whose origin and meaning are not definitively defined. Translated, the name means "the Credible". The root can be found in the Latin term verenus, which means "credible", and derives from verus, which stands for "true" and "genuine". Additionally, Verina may also stem from the Latin verêri, which means "to respect", "to revere", "to dread", "to fear", "to be afraid", or "awe". In this context, the name could also be interpreted as "the Shy" or "the Feared". Furthermore, Verina is considered an Italian diminutive of Vera.
How do you pronounce Verina?
Ve-ri-na
When is the name day of Verina?
The name day of Verina falls on September 1.
Popularity
In Germany, Verina is a rather rare first name. In 2015, it reached the 4,092nd place on the list of the most common female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2013 with 3,816th place. Over the last ten years, Verina has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,043rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Ina / Veri / Verinica
Famous people
- Verina Morton Jones (physicist from America)
Frequently asked questions about the name Verina
What is the origin of the name Verina?
Verina has its roots in Latin and is often considered a late Roman form of Verena. The name includes elements like 'verus', which means 'true' or 'genuine'.
What does the name Verina mean?
Verina is usually translated as 'the Credible'. Additionally, meanings such as 'the Shy' or 'the Feared' could also be considered, depending on the interpretation of the Latin roots.
How popular is the name Verina?
Verina is a relatively rare name that is used in various countries, particularly in Italian-speaking regions, but it does not rank among the most common first names.