Veronika
Meaning of Veronika
The name Veronika is a charming and timeless choice for a baby girl, with roots that span multiple cultures. Originating from the Greek name Berenice, which means "bringing victory," Veronika has been embraced by various regions, including Russia, the Czech Republic, and English-speaking countries. In Russian, it is pronounced as ve-ro-NEE-ka (/vʲɪrɐˈnʲikə/), in Czech as veh-ROH-nee-kah (/ˈvɛroˌɲika/), and in English as vuh-RAW-ni-kuh (/vəˈrɒnɪkə/). This versatile name also has the more commonly known variation Veronica. Over the years, Veronika has maintained a steady presence in the United States, reflecting its enduring appeal. Notably, it ranked 3126th in popularity in 2023 with 52 occurrences. The name evokes associations of elegance and strength, making it a beautiful option for parents seeking a classic yet distinctive name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as ve-ro-NEE-ka (/vʲɪrɐˈnʲikə/)
Czech
- Pronunced as veh-ROH-nee-kah (/ˈvɛroˌɲika/)
English
- Pronunced as vuh-RAW-ni-kuh (/vəˈrɒnɪkə/)
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Notable People Named Veronika
| Veronika Eduardovna Kudermetova is a successful Russian professional tennis player with impressive singles and doubles rankings, multiple WTA titles, and a Wimbledon doubles final appearance. |
| Veronika Fischer, also known as Vroni, is a renowned German singer. |
| Veronika Didusenko is a Ukrainian model and former Miss Ukraine 2018 who was disqualified from competing in the Miss World pageant due to her previous marriage and having a child. |
| Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala are an Austrian filmmaking duo known for their psychological horror film "Goodnight Mommy." |
| Veronika Nikulshina - Veronika "Nika" Nikulshina is a Russian artist and activist, known for her involvement in Pussy Riot, her arrest at the 2018 FIFA World Cup protest, and her advocacy for Pyotr Verzilov after his poisoning. |
| Veronika Dmitrievna Polyakova is a Russian rhythmic gymnast and the 2014 Russian Junior National all-around silver medalist. |
| Veronika Vadovičová is a highly accomplished Slovakian Paralympic shooter, winning multiple gold and silver medals in shooting events at the Paralympic Games. |
| Veronika Hagen is an Austrian violist known for her exceptional talent and contributions to classical music. |
| Veronika Vítková is a Czech former biathlete who competed in multiple Winter Olympics and won silver and bronze medals in the mixed relay and 7.5 km sprint events, respectively. |
| Veronika Aigner is an Austrian visually impaired para alpine skier who won a gold medal at the 2022 Winter Paralympics. |
| Veronika Bilgeri is a successful West German luger who won two medals at the 1988 FIL European Luge Championships. |
| Veronika Sluková is a Slovak midfielder who has represented the Slovakia women's national football team. |
| Veronika Fenclová - Veronika Kozelska Fenclova is a Czech sailor who placed ninth in the Laser Radial class event at the 2012 Summer Olympics. |
| Veronika Khardina is a Kazakhstani handball player who represents Kaysar Club and the Kazakhstani national team. |
| Veronika Winter is a renowned German soprano known for her exceptional recordings of Baroque music. |
