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Veda
Originating from the Indian linguistic area; the Sanskrit root means "knowledge" or "wisdom."
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Veit
The German form of the Latin name Vitus; the word base means “lively” or “life”.
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Veles
Veles (also Volos) is documented as the god of the underworld, magic, music, and cattle. He is considered the adversary of Perun. The older linguistic meaning of this name family is not definitively resolved. He is sometimes associated with wool or hair, while other theories propose an etymological connection to the realm of the dead. A single, sweeping definition would be too imprecise here.
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Veli
A short name from Finland. The Finnish word veli directly translates to "brother".
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Velten
This variant is documented as a historical German short form of Valentin and shares its meaning.
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Venus
In Roman mythology, Venus is the goddess of love. The Latin word venus historically and reliably stands for love, desire, or grace.
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Vera
Two distinct name histories are documented for this name: in Slavic, the word "vera" directly means "faith," while in Latin, "verus" stands for "true."
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Věra
This name traces directly back to the Slavic word "věra," whose documented meaning is "faith."
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Verena
The original meaning of Verena is unclear. A connection with Latin verus, "true," and a Coptic form of Berenike are under discussion. "The truthful one" is an interpretation, not a verified translation.
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Verona
The origin of this northern Italian city's name is not conclusively determined. Etruscan or Celtic roots are suspected. As a given name, Verona is given to girls in the German-speaking area.
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Veronica
The frequently mentioned botanical connection arises through the plant genus Veronica (speedwell). Historically, however, the first name is a Latinized form of the Macedonian-Greek name Berenike, which means "the bringer of victory". The connection to the plant is a later interpretation.
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Veronika
Traces back to the Ancient Greek name Berenike, which is composed of the words for "to bring" and "victory."
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Vesna
In Slavic languages, this is the word for "spring" and also the name of a Slavic goddess of spring.
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Vespera
This name is derived directly from the Latin word "vesper," which means "evening." It is historically associated with the evening star. Vespera is a very rare yet phonetically straightforward choice in German.
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Vesta
A name from Roman mythology. Vesta is documented as the goddess of the hearth fire and family.
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Vian
This short name appears in various linguistic areas, including Kurdish. Because it can also be a modern short form, a single sweeping meaning would be too imprecise here.
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Vianne
The exact origin is unclear. The name is often interpreted as a short form of Vivianne or as a literary invention (popularized by the novel "Chocolat"). A single generalized meaning would be overly inaccurate.
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Vianney
A French given name, mostly tracing back to the surname of the well-known priest Jean-Marie Vianney. The older word meaning of this family name is not definitively clarified.
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Vicente
The Spanish and Portuguese form of Vincent.
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Vico
An Italian short form documented as a derivative of Ludovico or Vincenzo.
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Victor
A name adopted directly from Latin; the word victor means "conqueror". In German, the spelling Viktor is also common.
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Victoria
Victoria is the Latin word for victory.
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Vida
Different roots are documented here. In Spanish, the word means "life"; in Germanic name roots, it is a short form of names beginning with "Widu" (forest).
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Vidar
The name is composed of the Old Norse words víðr ("wide") and arr ("warrior" or "ruler"). The documented meaning is "the wide ruler." Vidar is a son of Odin and is regarded as the silent god.
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Vienna
This is the English name for Wien. It traces back to the Celtic-Roman settlement of Vindobona. The Celtic root is documented to mean "white settlement" or "white village."
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Viggo
Viggo is documented as a Scandinavian short form of names beginning with "Vig-". The Old Norse word "víg" means "war" or "battle".
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Vika
Vika is documented in Slavic languages as a short form of Viktoria. The Latin word root means "victory."
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Viktoria
Viktoria is the Latin word for "victory" and its meaning as a name is clearly documented. This four-syllable name is internationally recognized, though spelled differently depending on the country (with C or K). In German, the initial "V" has the sound of an English "v", which you should keep in mind when pairing it with your last name.
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Vilde
Documented as a Norwegian short form of Alvilde. This name traces back to Old Norse Alfhildr, composed of "elf" (alfr) and "battle" (hildr).
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Vilja
Vilja is occasionally interpreted as a Nordic name for hope. What is documented is primarily its connection to the Old Norse word "vilji" (will, intention) or to the Finnish word for "grain." The blanket translation as hope is an interpretation.
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Viljam
The Finnish variant of the name Wilhelm; the Germanic word roots stand for "will" and "helmet" (protection).
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Vilma
An established short form of Wilhelmina, especially popular in Scandinavia and the Baltic region.
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Vincent
A Latin name. The documented translation is "the victorious".
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Vincenzo
The Italian form of Vincent, which originally also traces back to the Latin word for "to conquer".
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Vinzenz
The traditional German spelling of the name Vincent.
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Viola
The Latin word for "violet."
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Violet
The English word for the violet flower. In German, this corresponds to the name Viola. The English pronunciation (Vai-o-let) is prone to errors in the German-speaking area.
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Violetta
The Italian diminutive form of Viola.
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Vira
Like Nadiia, Vira is also a literal translation from Greek (Pistis) or Latin (Fides). The Slavic word "vira" means "faith."
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Virgil
Traces back to the Roman family name Vergilius. The older word meaning of this name family is not definitively clarified.
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Virginia
Virginia is a feminine form of the Roman family name Verginius or Virginius. Its original meaning is unexplained. The long-standing connection to Latin virgo, "virgin," does not prove the original derivation of the family name.
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Vitalis
A name from Latin. The word vitalis can be translated as "full of life" or "pertaining to life".
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Vito
A first name with Latin roots. It derives directly from the word "vita", which means "life".
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Vitus
A name with a Latin sound, for which both a Latin name history (from vita) and a Germanic origin are discussed.
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Viv
This name is documented as an English short form of Vivian or Vivienne. The Latin root word means "alive" or "lively."
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Vivian
Traces back to the Roman name Vivianus; the Latin root "vivus" means "living" or "alive."
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Viviane
The etymological history of the mythological "Lady of the Lake" is not clearly established. A widespread interpretation derives the name from the Latin "vivus" (alive). Other theories suspect a Celtic origin that was Latinized over time.
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Vlad
A short form documented in the Slavic linguistic area for names beginning with Vlad-, such as Vladimir. The root word means "to rule".
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