Wera
Polish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Wera
Wera is a diminutive or variant form of Vera, which derives from the Latin word "verus" meaning "true" or "faith" (from the Russian Вера, also meaning "faith").
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Etymology
Wera is a diminutive or variant form of Vera, which derives from the Latin word "verus" meaning "true" or "faith" (from the Russian Вера, also meaning "faith"). The name is primarily used in Germanic, Slavic, and Eastern European cultures, with particular prevalence in German, Polish, and Russian-speaking communities during the 20th century.
Wera currently ranks #4,874 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1931.
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