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Verily
Pronounced VER-ih-lee /ˈvɛr.ɪ.li/Medium
Meaning: From the English word 'verily,' 'truly; certainly; in truth' (from the Latin verus, 'true'). A gentle, old-fashioned virtue-word name.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Verily comes from the English word 'verily' ('truly; certainly'), rooted in the Latin verus ('true'). As a first name it reads old-fashioned and sincere — very rare in the U.S. (said 'VER-ih-lee').
It appears only very rarely as a given name. Rare, sincere, and old-fashioned.
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What does the name Verily mean?
Verily is the English word 'verily,' meaning 'truly; certainly; in truth' (from the Latin verus, 'true').
How do you pronounce Verily?
It's said VER-ih-lee /ˈvɛr.ɪ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Verily a boy or girl name?
Verily is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Verily?
Verily is a very rare name in the U.S.