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Revision History for the name Veronica - Behind the Name

Veronica

Revision History

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10/6/2024, 9:08 PM Mike C update #116
4/23/2024, 9:35 PM Mike C update #115
8/16/2017, 11:57 PM Mike C update #96
2/12/2007, 1:03 AM Mike C earliest recorded revision

Gender Feminine
Usage English, Italian, Romanian, Late Roman
Pronounced Pron. /və.ˈɹɑn.ɪ.kə/(American English) /və.ˈɹɒn.ɪ.kə/(British English) /ve.ˈrɔ.ni.ka/(Italian)

Meaning & History

Latin alteration of Berenice, the spelling influenced by the ecclesiastical Latin phrase vera icon meaning "true image". This was the name of a legendary saint who wiped Jesus' face with a towel and then found his image imprinted upon it. Due to popular stories about her, the name was occasionally used in the Christian world in the Middle Ages. It was borne by the Italian saint and mystic Veronica Giuliani (1660-1727). As an English name, it was not common until the 19th century, when it was imported from France and Scotland.