To fear or respect; integrity
Verena is a name of Latin origin, likely derived from the word 'vereri', meaning to fear or respect. It is also associated with the Latin word 'verus', meaning true. The name was popularized by Saint Verena, a 3rd-century nurse and hermit who is highly venerated in Switzerland.
About 40 girls were named Verena in 2025.
3rd-century Egyptian-born nurse and hermit
German singer and lead vocalist for Dune
A character in the novel 'The Little White Horse' · The Little White Horse
The protagonist of Henry James's novel 'The Bostonians' · The Bostonians
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
