Find out how popular the first name Weronika has been for the last 29 years (from 1993 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Weronika by gender

Based on the last 29 years of data, Weronika is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Weronika.

The history of the first name Weronika

Weronika is a Polish feminine given name derived from the Greek name Βερενίκη (Berenike), which was composed of the elements φέρειν (pherein) meaning "to bring" and νίκη (nike) meaning "victory". It is the Polish form of the Latin name Veronica, which was popularized by the legend of Saint Veronica, who wiped the face of Jesus with a cloth while he was on his way to crucifixion.

The name Berenike was borne by several princesses in the Ptolemaic dynasty of ancient Egypt, including Berenike I, who ruled as co-regent with her husband Ptolemy I Soter in the 3rd century BC. The name was also used by some early Christian saints and martyrs, such as Saint Veronica, although the origin of her legend is uncertain.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Weronika is found in the 14th-century Polish chronicle "Rocznik Świętokrzyski", where it is mentioned as the name of a daughter of King Casimir III the Great (1310-1370). In the 16th century, the name gained popularity in Poland due to the influence of the Catholic Church and the veneration of Saint Veronica.

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Weronika, including:

1. Weronika Schwarzinger (1679-1738), a Polish painter and portraitist during the Baroque period.
2. Weronika Krzyzanowska (1824-1899), a Polish writer and translator, best known for her translations of works by Charles Dickens and Victor Hugo.
3. Weronika Dowgiałłówna (1932-2004), a Polish actress and theater director, known for her roles in films such as "The Promised Land" and "Ashes and Diamonds".
4. Weronika Marczak (born 1986), a Polish volleyball player and Olympic medalist, who won a silver medal with the Polish national team at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
5. Weronika Rosati (born 1984), a Polish actress and model, known for her roles in films such as "Pitbull" and "Miasto 44".

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