Veritas

/VEH-ri-tahs/

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Veritas is a Latin girl's name pronounced /VEH-ri-tahs/. A virtuous name that serves as the direct personification of truth.

Meaning of Veritas

A virtuous name that serves as the direct personification of truth.

Derived directly from the Latin word for 'truth,' Veritas was the Roman goddess and personification of truth, said to be the daughter of Saturn and the mother of Virtue. In Roman mythology, she was often depicted as a young virgin dressed in white or hiding at the bottom of a holy well, representing the elusive and pure nature of truth.

Origin
Latin
Pronunciation
/VEH-ri-tahs/

Cultural background

While rare as a first name today, Veritas is widely recognized globally as a motto for prestigious academic institutions, most notably Harvard University. It is occasionally used in religious or philosophical contexts as a symbolic virtue name for girls.

Variations & nicknames

  • Verity
  • Verita
  • Vera
  • Verite
  • Vira

Famous people named Veritas

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

  • Verity Lambert

    Founding producer of the long-running science fiction series Doctor Who.

    Television · 1960s–2000s

  • Verity Rushworth

    British actress best known for her role in the soap opera Emmerdale.

    Film · 1990s–present

  • Verity Firth

    Australian politician and former member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.

    Politics · 2000s–present

  • Verity Snook-Stock

    British race walker who competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

    Sport · 1990s

  • Veritas

    Personification of Truth in Roman mythology and various allegorical texts.

    Religion · Antiquity

Frequently asked about Veritas

What does Veritas mean?
Veritas is a Latin name that literally translates to 'truth' and represents the Roman goddess of truth.
How do you pronounce Veritas?
In English, it is typically pronounced 'VEH-ri-tahs' or 'VEH-ri-tass'.
Is Veritas a boy or girl name?
Veritas is traditionally used as a girl's name, as the personification in Roman mythology was female, though it can be considered gender-neutral in modern contexts.
What is the English version of the name Veritas?
The most common English equivalent of Veritas is the virtue name Verity.

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