Veronica

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Veronica is a female given name, the Latin form of the Greek name Berenice, Φερονίκη,[1] which in turn is derived from Greek pherein (bring) and nikê (victory), meaning "she who brings victory".[2][3] In medieval etymology, Veronica was sometimes wrongly supposed to derive from Latin vera (true) and Greek eikon (image).[4] Its popularity in medieval and modern times is based mainly on the importance in Christianity of saint veronica and her Veil of Veronica.

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  1. ^ Harper, Douglas (November 2001). "Veronica". Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
  2. ^ Names of Greek origin
  3. ^ Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Berenice
  4. ^ Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Veronica

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