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Girl's nameOrigin: SlavicMunicipal population recordThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Vira

Vira is the authentic Ukrainian form of Vera, rooted in the rich Slavic linguistic tradition. It embodies one of the foundational Christian virtues, representing profound belief, trust, and fidelity. Gentle yet deeply meaningful, it offers a melodious and soulful choice for a daughter.

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Municipal population record

The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name means 'faith', expressing heartfelt trust, conviction, and devotion.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Ukrajinská podoba mena Viera, zapísaná v ukrajinčine ako Віра. Vychádza zo slovanského apelatíva s významom „viera“ a v kresťanskej mennej tradícii sa spája s kalkom gréckeho mena Pistis, mena jednej z troch dcér svätej Sofie popri Elpis a Agapé.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Vira vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie85 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

VIRA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

Slovenský unikát

Tradičné slovanské prostredie
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Vyslovuje sa Víra, s prízvukom na prvej slabike.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Vira
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Viry
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Vire
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Viru
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Vira
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Vire
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Virou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
VirkaViročkaViruška
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Vira
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Vira! Virka!

Notable figures named Vira

14

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Vira Vovková
BR
1926 – 2022Historical Figure

Ukrainian writer, critic, and translator (1926–2022)

Vira Zozulya
UA
born 1970Notable Figure

Ukrainian racewalker

Vira Boarman Whitehouse
US
1875 – 1957Historical Figure

American suffragette (1875–1957)

Vira Konyk
EE
born 1957Notable Figure

Ukrainian activist in Estonia (born 1957)

Vira Stetsko
UA
1956 – 2016Historical Figure

Ukrainian activist and journalist

Vira Ustymivna Kocjubynská
1863 – 1921Historical Figure
Vira Ilchenko
SU
born 1937Notable Figure

Ukrainian scientist

Vira Kutynska
SU
1897 – 1981Historical Figure

painter (1897-1981)

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Vira Smith

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Initials / monogram:with dots:V.S.without dots:VS
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  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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