Veruschka / Vera
Верушка(Verushka)
Pronunciation: veh-ROOSH-kah
Meaning
Little truth; little faith
Origin
Slavic
History & Etymology
Veruschka is a diminutive form of the Russian name Vera. The name Vera itself comes from the Russian word 'vera' (ве́ра), meaning 'faith' or 'truth'. Diminutives in Russian often add a sense of endearment or smallness, so Veruschka can be interpreted as 'little Vera' or 'little truth/faith'.
The name gained international recognition largely due to the German model and actress Veruschka von Lehndorff in the 1960s. While she was German, her stage name was inspired by the Russian diminutive, contributing to its exotic and sophisticated image in Western cultures.
Famous People Named Veruschka
- Veruschka von Lehndorff (born Vera Gottliebe Anna Gräfin von Lehndorff-Steinort), a German model, actress, and artist.
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