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Verena

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Pronounced və-REE-nah /vəˈri.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Possibly from Latin verus, 'true', or veneranda, 'to be revered' — borne by an early Swiss saintMedium

In 30 seconds: Truth and reverence: Verena likely springs from Latin 'true' or 'to be revered' — a gentle saint's name. Soft, sincere, and antique.
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Origin MediumLatin, German
MeaningPossibly from Latin verus, 'true', or veneranda, 'to be revered' — borne by an early Swiss saint
U.S. rank (2025)#3771 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births40 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,989

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191618902025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Verena is possibly from Latin verus, 'true', or veneranda, 'to be revered' (the origin is debated, which we note). Borne by an early Swiss saint, it's a soft, devout name popular in German-speaking lands.

In the U.S. it appears in German and Swiss families. Rare, true-or-revered at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? St. Verena, a beloved early saint of Switzerland, gave this name its enduring grace — likely from Latin verus, 'true', or veneranda, 'revered'.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Verena — origin debated

Variations

VerinaVreniVerenah

Nicknames

VeraReni

Famous Bearers

  • ★Verena von Decken
    German lawyer and politician in the CDU, serving in the Bundestag
  • ★Saint Verena of Zurzach
    Early Christian saint venerated in Switzerland, patron of Zurzach

If you like Verena…

Vera— a fellow 'true' name
Verity— a companion 'truth' name
Serena— a sound-alike calm name
Martina— shares Verena's Latin roots
Savina— a fellow Latin choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Verena mean?

Verena likely springs from Latin verus, 'true', or veneranda, 'to be revered'; the origin is debated.

How do you pronounce Verena?

It's said və-REE-nah /vəˈri.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Verena a boy or girl name?

Verena is a girl's name.

How popular is Verena?

Verena is a rare name in the U.S.

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