Venera
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- Name
- Venera
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Venera is the Slavic variant of the Latin name Venus, who is revered in Roman mythology as the goddess of love.
What does the name Venera mean?
Venera represents the Slavic form of the Latin Venus. In Roman mythology, Venus symbolizes love. The name is translated in German as "the love," "the revered one," or "the foam-born." Its roots lie in the Latin term 'venus', which stands for "love," "loveliness," "beauty," "charm," "sexual desire," and "sexual longing." Furthermore, Venera is considered a short form of Veneranda, named after a saint from the 2nd century who died a martyr's death in Sicily. In Albania, the name is written as Vénera, while Venere is another variant.
Where does the name Venera come from?
Venera is a feminine first name with Latin origin that means "the love." The Latin term 'venus' encompasses meanings of joy, beauty, attraction, as well as sexual desire and longing. The name appears in various languages, including Albanian, Bulgarian, Russian, and Sicilian.
How do you pronounce Venera?
Ve-ne-ra
When is the name day of Venera?
The name day for Venera is celebrated on April 1.
Popularity
In Germany, Venera is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd among the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2008, reaching 1,636th place. Over the last ten years, Venera has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,253rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranked 4,974th.
Nicknames & pet names
Ena / Nela / Nera / Ve / Vee / Vela / Ven / Vena / Venchik / Vene / Veni / Venii / Veniie / Venki / Vera / Veri
Similar first names
Famous people
- Venera Lumani (singer from Macedonia)
- Venera Mikhailovna Chernyshova (Russian biathlete)
- Venera Mustafa (Albanian model)
- Venera mission (launched in 1961 and was an important mission to Venus)
Frequently asked questions about the name Venera
What is the origin of the name Venera?
Venera has Latin roots and means 'the love.' The name is widespread in various languages, including Albanian, Bulgarian, Russian, and Sicilian.
What does the name Venera mean?
The name Venera symbolizes love in Roman mythology and is often translated with terms like 'the revered one' or 'the foam-born.' It originates from the Latin 'venus,' which stands for love, beauty, and attraction.
How popular is the name Venera?
The popularity of the name Venera varies by region. In some Slavic and Mediterranean countries, the name enjoys greater popularity, while it is less common in others.