Veronika
Russian · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Veronika
Veronika derives from the Latin name Veronica, which comes from the Latin phrase "vera icon" meaning "true image," referring to the cloth that bore Jesus's face according to Christian tradition.
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Etymology
Veronika derives from the Latin name Veronica, which comes from the Latin phrase "vera icon" meaning "true image," referring to the cloth that bore Jesus's face according to Christian tradition. The name is used predominantly in Christian cultures across Europe, Latin America, and Russia, with historical significance tied to Saint Veronica, who wiped Jesus's face on the way to crucifixion.
Veronika currently ranks #3,571 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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