Veronica
bearer of victory (Greek) / true image (Latin folk etymology)
Veronica is a biblical / spanish girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 154, with 47,453 records. It has 4 syllables.
Origin and meaning
bearer of victory (Greek) / true image (Latin folk etymology)
Veronica has ancient Greek roots through Berenike, adapted into Latin Christian lore as the compassionate woman on the Via Dolorosa. Introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era as a revered Catholic saint's name, it remains prominent both in its Spanish-Catholic context and its standard English form.
Derived from the ancient Macedonian Greek name Berenike (meaning 'bearer of victory'), later associated in Christian tradition with Latin 'vera icon' ('true image') via Saint Veronica, who offered her veil to Jesus.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly given to Catholic girls, particularly around Holy Week. Frequently shortened to nicknames like Nica, Nikka, Roni, or Ver.
Related forms
- Verónica Spanish
- Véronique French
- Veronica Italian
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Veronica with common surname pairs
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Veronica is the given name. The full name is Veronica + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Veronica a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Veronica is number 154, with 47,453 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.