Verena
Meaning of Verena
Verena is a feminine name with German origins. It is pronounced as vuh-RAY-nuh (/fəˈʁeːna/) in German. This name has variations including Verene and Verina. Verena has been used as a baby name in the United States since at least the late 19th century. The popularity of the name has varied over time, with its highest point being in the early 20th century. In recent years, it has been less commonly used but still remains a unique and beautiful choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as vuh-RAY-nuh (/fəˈʁeːna/)
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Notable People Named Verena
| Verena Conzett was a Swiss magazine publisher, labor activist, and women's rights activist known for her advocacy for insurance protection and shorter working hours, as well as for her successful entrepreneurship and autobiography. |
| Verena Reichel is a German literary translator. |
| Verena Bentele is a successful German Paralympic biathlete and cross-country skier, known for her numerous Paralympic medals and her victory in the Combined World Cup in Biathlon and Cross-Country in 2006. |
| Verena Krebs is a German historian specializing in medieval European and African history, and she became a professor at the Historical Institute of the University of Bochum in 2017. |
| Verena Schott is a German paraswimmer and Paralympic medal winner. |
| Verena Schweers is a retired German footballer known for her career as a defender. |
| Verena Sailer is a retired German sprinter, known for specializing in the 100 meters and winning the gold medal at the 2010 European Athletics Championships. |
| Verena Loewensberg was a Swiss painter and graphic designer known for her influential work in the field. |
| Verena Keller is a German operatic mezzosoprano. |
| Verena von Weymarn - Verena Merethe von Weymarn is a retired German medical officer and the first woman in German military history to be promoted to general officer rank. |
| Verena Eberhardt is an Austrian road and track cyclist who competes for UCI Women's Continental Team IBCT and has represented Austria at international competitions. |
| Verena Diener is a Swiss politician who represented the canton of Zürich in the National Council and the Council of States, and was a member of the cantonal government of Zurich. |
| Verena Steinhauser is an Italian triathlete who competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. |
| Verena Hartmann is a German politician who was previously affiliated with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and has been a member of the Bundestag since 2017. |
| Verena Vogt, a Chilean alpine skier, participated in two events at the 1968 Winter Olympics. |
