Verena Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, and History of Verena

Verena is a feminine name with Latin roots. It is derived from the Latin term verus, meaning ‘true.’ It is also linked to the Ptolemaic name ‘Berenice,’ which means ‘victorious.’ The phonetic spelling of the name is ‘veh-REH-na.’

It was popularized by the third-century Saint Verena, known for her service to the Theban Legion (1). She was a nurse and humanitarian who rendered her care and service to the unwell and needy. Her compassion and kindness have added a sense of benevolence and goodwill to this name.

Verena has been adapted in various forms, found across countries and languages. But despite the language change, the name continues to hold its classic charm. In French, it becomes Vérène, while Vreni is its German diminutive. This signifies the name’s quality of adaptability while retaining its genuine essence.

Verena is also the name of certain regions in Europe. For instance, Veneto, Italy, is the house of the mountain named Monte Verena. The fictional world, too, has popularized this name with some memorable characters. For example, Henry James’ novel, ‘The Bostonians’, features a gorgeous and naive character named Verena Tarrant. In the comedy film ‘All I Wanna Do,’ actress Kirsten Dunst plays the role of the bright and cool Verena von Stefan. Also, the Brazilian political drama series O Mecanismo presents Verena Cardoni as the apprentice of the central character, Marco Ruffo.

If you choose the name Verena for your little one, it means you want them to be honest and sincere. Giving your child this name can help them remember to be truthful and kind. Even though it’s an old-fashioned name, it still matters today because it represents something unique and meaningful.

Verena

Meaning Truthful

Gender Girl

Religion Christianity

Origin Spanish, Latin

Lucky Number 2

Syllables Three

Length 1 word, 6 letters, 3 vowels, 3 consonants

Type Medium length and moderately easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Verena?

Pronounced as vuh-ree-nuh

The way you pronounce a name can make all the difference.

Listen to the sound of the name Verena in English.

Verena On The Popularity Chart

The official Social Security Administration charts indicate that Verena has had a rocky run on the popularity charts in the US. Browse the graphs below to understand its popularity trends better.

Popularity Over Time

Verena has not been frequently used by the US parents. However, the name has been on a slow rise. In 2021, 28 babies (in a million) were given this name.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

Verena’s rankings have fluctuated greatly over the years. In 2004, it ranked its lowest at 15,997. But in 2021, it made a significant improvement, reaching 4,788th place.

Source: Social Security Administration

Names With Similar Sound As Verena

Like the sound of the three-syllable name Verena? Here are a few other names that have similar phonetic attributes.

Popular Sibling Names For Verena

If you are looking for some matching sibling names that resonate with Verena, check our suggestions here.

Boy Sibling Names For Verena

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Girl Sibling Names For Verena

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Other Popular Names Beginning With V

Looking for more baby names starting with the letter V to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.

Names With Similar Meaning As Verena

If you like the fact that Verena is a symbol of integrity and are looking for a name that shares the same meaning, we suggest you check out the names below.

Popular Songs On The Name Verena

Verena has a lyrical presence in various songs. Check them out here.

Song	Artist
Verena	Bel canto
Verena	DIE INNSBRUCKER
Verena	George Devore
Verena Walzer	Herbert Pixner Projekt
Verena	Dominik Marz
Verena	Violet Nox
Verena	Alpinkrainer aus Tirol
Verena Walzer	Schladl Musi

Acrostic Poem On Verena

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Verena with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Vivacious and energetic, like a little ball of sunshine.

Energetic and enthusiastic, the expeditions you will embark on are endless.

Resourceful and resilient, a tower of strength for everyone.

Ethereal beauty, one in nature’s symphony.

Navigating the stormy waters of life with confidence.

Ambitious achiever aiming for lofty aspirations.

Verena’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name Verena. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Vrishabha (Taurus)
Starting letters for Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi	B, V, U, W
Representation	Bull
Element	Earth
Ruling body	Venus
Quality	Fixed (sthira)

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Krittika (Karthikai, Krithika)	Taurus (0 to 10 degrees)	Sun	Aa, Ae, E, Ee, Ai, A, I, Oo, U
Rohini	Taurus (10 to 23.20 degrees)	Moon	O, Va, Vaa, Vi, Vee, Wa, Wu
Mrigashira (Makayiram, Mrigasira)	Taurus (23.20 to 30 degrees)	Mars	Ve, Vo, Ka, Kaa, Ki, Kee, We, Wo

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Verena In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Verena in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Verena, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Verena	English	en
维雷纳	Chinese	zh-CN
वेरेना	Hindi	hi
Verena	Spanish	es
Verena	French	fr
فيرينا	Arabic	ar
ভেরেনা	Bengali	bn
Verena	Portuguese	pt
Верена	Russian	ru
ویرینا	Urdu	ur
Verena	Indonesian	id
Verena	German	de
ヴェレナ	Japanese	ja
वेरेना	Marathi	mr
వెరెనా	Telugu	te
Verena	Turkish	tr
வெரீனா	Tamil	ta
Verena	Vietnamese	vi
Verena	Tagalog	tl
베레나	Korean	ko
Verena	Hausa	ha
Verena	Swahili	sw
Verena	Javanese	jv
Verena	Italian	it
ਵਰੇਨਾ	Punjabi	pa
વેરેના	Gujarati	gu
เวเรนา	Thai	th
ವೆರೆನಾ	Kannada	kn
ቬሬና	Amharic	am
वेरेना	Bhojpuri	bho
Verena	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Verena In Sign Languages

In Nautical Flags

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In Sign Language

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In Braille Alphabet

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In Morse Code

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In Binary

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Name Numerology For Verena

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Verena, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Verena

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Verena and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Verena?

The name Verena means truthful.

2. What is the origin of the name Verena?

Verena has a Spanish and Latin origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Verena?

Verena is pronounced as vuh-ree-nuh.

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