vera
word
/ˈvɛɹə/
VAIR-uh
/ˈvɛɹə/
VAIR-uh
Definition
Vera is a female given name, popular in several countries. It can also mean 'true' or 'faith' in some languages.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used as a first name for women, pronounced 'VEH-ruh' in English. Not commonly used as a word in English beyond being a name. Sometimes associated with meaning 'true' in Slavic languages.
Spanish: vera (nombre femenino)Portuguese (BR): Vera (nome próprio feminino)Portuguese (PT): Vera (nome próprio feminino)Chinese (Simplified): 维拉 (女性名字)Chinese (Traditional): 維拉 (女性名字)Hindi: वेरा (महिला का नाम)Arabic: فيرا (اسم أنثى)Bengali: ভেরা (নারী নাম)Russian: Вера (женское имя)Japanese: ヴェラ（女性の名前）Vietnamese: Vera (tên nữ)Korean: 베라(여자 이름)Turkish: Vera (kız ismi)Urdu: ویرا (خاتون کا نام)Indonesian: Vera (nama perempuan)
Example Sentences
Vera comes from Russia.
basic
Vera is my best friend.
basic
Vera always remembers everyone’s birthday in the office.
natural
I met Vera at school.
basic
Have you seen Vera lately? She just got a new job.
natural
Everyone was surprised when Vera sang at the party—she has a beautiful voice!
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