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Veru

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Girl Name day: July 9 In French: Veronica
Origin: Greek reinterpreted in Christian Latin. Meaning: true image (interpretation); bearer of victory (Greek etymology).
Derives from Greek 'Bereníke/Pherenike' ('bearer of victory'), reinterpreted by folk etymology as the Latin 'vera icon' (true image), alluding to the veil with Christ's face.

Name day for Veru

July 9

Why this day? Veru is a short form of Veronica, and shares its name day.

Veru is celebrated in Spain and Argentina on July 9; Italy on February 4.

The story of the name Veru

Veru is a short form of Verónica. It keeps its origin (Greek reinterpreted in Christian Latin) and meaning — true image (interpretation); bearer of victory (Greek etymology), and shares its name day, July 9.

On birth records, Veru is rarely written as such: the Verus are Verónicas (72,422 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Verónica page.

Frequently asked questions about Veru

What does Veru mean?

Veru is a short form of Verónica, which means true image (interpretation); bearer of victory (Greek etymology).

When is Veru's name day?

July 9, together with Verónica: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Veru a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Verónica.

Veru's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Veru

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen52%
  2. Freya60%
  3. Galilea60%
  4. Annie62%
  5. Arlette64%
  6. Leda65%
  7. Renée66%
  8. Odette66%
  9. Asiya66%
  10. Moira66%

Love potential for Veru

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen53%
  2. Moira54%
  3. Lilith56%
  4. Leda56%
  5. Cléo57%
  6. Scarlett58%
  7. Lilya59%
  8. Rihanna59%
  9. Galilea60%
  10. Freya60%

Professional potential for Veru

Bottom 10

  1. Lilya45%
  2. Molly49%
  3. Rihanna51%
  4. Ayleen52%
  5. Keily52%
  6. Mel53%
  7. Angy53%
  8. April53%
  9. Emi53%
  10. Kala54%

Crush potential for Veru

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen53%
  2. Annie55%
  3. Sigrid58%
  4. Galilea60%
  5. Arlette60%
  6. Freya60%
  7. Savina65%
  8. Elen66%
  9. Odette66%
  10. Moira67%
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