Vjera
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- Name
- Vjera
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- Girl name
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The female first name Vjera (Вјера) is a Bosnian and Serbo-Croatian variant of Vera. Translated, it means 'the believer', 'the faithful one', or 'the true one'.
What does the name Vjera mean?
The name Vjera (Вјера) is a Bosnian and Serbo-Croatian form of Vera. It can be translated as 'the believer', 'the faithful one', or 'the true one'. Its roots lie in the Old Slavic word věra (вѣра), which means 'faith', 'confidence', and 'religion', as well as in the Latin term vērus, which means 'true'. The popularity of the name and its variants has been promoted by various saints in both the Catholic and Orthodox traditions. Alternatives include Veera, Viera, Vyara, Vira, Verute, Verica, Veriko, Verochka, Verusha, Verusya, Wera, Wira, Wiera, and Wjera.
Where does the name Vjera come from?
The name Vjera has its roots in Old Slavic and Latin and means 'the faithful one' or 'the true one'. The Old Slavic term věra (вѣра) or vjȅra (вје̏ра) stands for 'faith', 'confidence', and 'religion', while the Latin word vērus means 'true'. The languages in which the name appears include Bosnian, Croatian, Russian, Serbian, and Serbo-Croatian.
How do you pronounce Vjera?
Vjera is pronounced like 'Wjera'.
When is the name day of Vjera?
The name day for Vjera is celebrated on January 24.
Popularity
In Germany, Vjera is a rather rare first name. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th. The global popularity and frequency of Vjera is reflected in its rankings in various countries over the past years.
Similar first names
Famous people
- Vjera Mujovic (Serbian actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Vjera
What is the meaning of the name Vjera?
The name Vjera means 'the believer' or 'the true one'. Its roots lie in the Old Slavic word for 'faith' and the Latin term for 'true'.
Where does the name Vjera come from?
Vjera has its roots in Old Slavic and Latin and is found in languages such as Bosnian, Croatian, Russian, Serbian, and Serbo-Croatian.
How popular is the name Vjera?
The popularity of Vjera and its variants has been promoted by various saints in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions, contributing to its recognition in several countries.