ChristianGirlLatin
Veronica: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
ویرونیکا
Veronica
What Veronica means
The meaning of Veronica (ویرونیکا) is disputed: the sources do not settle it. It is used as a Christian girl’s name. The details are below.
Veronica at a glance
- Meaning
- Meaning disputed
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- vuh-ron-ih-kuh
- Syllables
- 4
- Letters
- 8
- First letter
- V · و
Origin and history of Veronica
Meaning disputed
A form of Berenice, 'bringer of victory', later popularly explained as Latin vera icon, 'true image', from the legend of the veil.
Base wordLatin form of Greek Berenikē
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Veronica
- Say it
- vuh-ron-ih-kuh4 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Veronica
- Urdu
- ویرونیکا
- Original script
- Veronica
- Other spellings
- Veronique
- Known bearer
- St Veronica
- Themes
- Faith
Sibling names for Veronica
Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Veronica.
- BenedictبینیڈکٹblessedBoyLatin
- Christianکرسچنa follower of ChristBoyLatin
- Dominicڈومینکof the Lord; belonging to the LordBoyLatin
- NoelنوئلChristmas; birthday (of Christ)BoyLatin
- Pascalپاسکلof Easter; of the PassoverBoyLatin
- Piusپائسdevout; dutifulBoyLatin
- Romeoرومیوa pilgrim to RomeBoyLatin
- Rosarioروزاریوthe rosaryBoyLatin
Names like Veronica
- Agapeاگاپےlove; Christian loveGirlGreek
- AnastasiaاناستاسیاresurrectionGirlGreek
- Angelaاینجلاangel; messengerGirlGreek
- Angelinaاینجلیناlittle angelGirlGreek
- Annaایناgrace; favourGirlHebrew
- Anneاینgrace; favourGirlHebrew
- BenedictaبینیڈکٹاblessedGirlLatin
- BettyبیٹیGod is my oathGirlHebrew
- Ceciliaسیسیلیاblind (a Roman family name)GirlLatin
- CelesteسلیسٹheavenlyGirlLatin
Names that sound like Veronica
Questions about the name Veronica
What does the name Veronica mean?
We found no entry for Veronica in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning rather than repeat an unsourced one.
Is Veronica a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Veronica is a girl’s name.
Is Veronica a Christian name?
Yes. Veronica is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. A form of Berenice, 'bringer of victory', later popularly explained as Latin vera icon, 'true image', from the legend of the veil.
How do you pronounce Veronica?
Say it “vuh-ron-ih-kuh”: 4 syllables.
How do you write Veronica in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Veronica is written ویرونیکا. In its original script: Veronica.
What are other spellings of Veronica?
Veronica is also spelled Veronique.
Who is a famous person named Veronica?
St Veronica
Is the meaning of Veronica verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.