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Veronika

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Pronounced veh-RON-ih-kah /vɛˈrɒnɪkə/High

Meaning: From Latin 'vera icon' (true image) linked to the Christian legend of the Veil of Veronica; also derived from Greek Berenikē (phero = to bring + nike = victory), meaning 'bringer of victory.'High

In 30 seconds: Veronika is the Slavic and Germanic form of Veronica, meaning 'true image' or 'bringer of victory,' with a rich Christian legendary heritage.
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Origin HighLatin, Greek
MeaningFrom Latin 'vera icon' (true image) linked to the Christian legend of the Veil of Veronica; also derived from Greek Berenikē (phero = to bring + nike = victory), meaning 'bringer of victory.'
U.S. rank (2024)#3038 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births54 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,436

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719202024

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

History & Origin

Veronica has dual etymological traditions: the Latin 'vera icon' (true image) associated with the Christian legend of Saint Veronica, and the Greek Berenikē from the Macedonian royal name meaning 'bringer of victory.' The name spread across Europe through Christian veneration of Saint Veronica and has been used continuously since the medieval period.

The spelling Veronika is the standard form in Czech, Slovak, German, Polish, Scandinavian, and other Central and Eastern European languages. It carries a sophisticated, cosmopolitan elegance and has traveled to English-speaking countries through immigration and a general appreciation for European forms of classic names.

Did you know? Saint Veronica is venerated in Christian tradition as the woman who wiped the face of Jesus on the road to Calvary; her veil, said to bear a miraculous image of his face, is called the 'vera icon' — the true image — from which the name derives.
Overall data confidence 90%
Oxford Dictionary of Christian Names – Veronica — Dual etymology: vera icon and BerenikēBehind the Name – Veronica — History and Slavic variants

Variations

VeronicaVerónicaVeroniceBerenika

Nicknames

VeraRoniNikaRonnie

Famous Bearers

  • ★Veronika Kudermetova (1997–present)
    Russian professional tennis player and 2025 Wimbledon women's doubles champion who reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 9.

If you like Veronika…

Veronica— primary English form of the same name
Valentina— Latin feminine name of similar length and European elegance
Victoria— Latin feminine name meaning victory, sharing the 'nike/victoria' root

Frequently Asked

What does the name Veronika mean?

Veronika means 'true image' from Latin 'vera icon,' linked to the Christian legend of Saint Veronica. It may also derive from Greek Berenikē, meaning 'bringer of victory.'

How do you pronounce Veronika?

Veronika is pronounced veh-RON-ih-kah, with four syllables and emphasis on the second.

Is Veronika a boy or girl name?

Veronika is a girl's name.

How popular is Veronika?

Veronika is a standard name across Central and Eastern Europe, including Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, and Germany. It has growing use in English-speaking countries as an elegant European variant.