Вероніка
Veronika[ʋeroˈnʲikɐ]feminine
Veronica is a female given name in Ukrainian, typically written as Вероніка (Veronika).
The name is used as a female given name. It is also related to the phrase плат Вероніки, which refers to the image of Jesus's face on a cloth or the cloth itself within Roman Catholicism.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The name changes based on its role in a sentence. When addressing the name in the dative case (for example, 'to Veronika'), the final 'a' changes to 'i', resulting in Вероніці. When the name is the direct object of a sentence (for example, 'I see Veronika'), the final 'a' changes to 'u', resulting in Вероніку.
How do you pronounce it?
Veronika
Did you know?
- In Ukrainian, Вероніка is sometimes used as a colloquial term for the 'speedwell' flower, mirroring the English name for the plant.
- The name Вероніка is often associated with the Latin phrase 'vera icon', meaning 'true image', which is why it is linked to the cloth that captured a divine likeness.
- The name Вероніка has a popular diminutive form Ніка, which also refers to the Greek goddess of victory.
Examples in context
- Добрий день, Вероніко! Як справи?Hello, Veronica! How are you?
- Вітаю, Віроніко! Бажаю успіхів у вашій роботі.Congratulations, Veronica! I wish you success in your work.
- Привіт, Веронічко! Як справи? Пішли гуляти!Hi, Veronica! How are you? Let's go out!
- Мене звати Вероніка.Mene zvaty Veronika.My name is Veronika.
- Вероніка моя найкраща подруга.Veronika moya naikrashcha podruha.Veronika is my best friend.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- Наталія NataliiaДмитре, ти знаєш Вероніку?Dmytre, ty znayesh Veroniku?Dmytro, do you know Veronica?
- Дмитро DmytroТак, ми вчилися разом.Tak, my vchylysya razom.Yes, we studied together.
- Наталія NataliiaВероніка дуже талановита дівчина.Veronika duzhe talanovyta divchyna.Veronica is a very talented girl.
- Дмитро DmytroЯ повністю згоден.Ya povnistyu zhoden.I completely agree.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “veronica” translations and entries Вероніка, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
