Veriko

Veriko is a Georgian feminine given name, generally regarded as a diminutive or pet form of Vera, which itself derives from the Slavic element meaning faith or, by folk association, from the Latin verus meaning true. The name is deeply rooted in Georgian culture, made especially famous by Veriko Anjaparidze, the celebrated early twentieth-century stage and film actress widely considered one of the greatest performers in Georgian theatrical history. Related forms include Vera, Vера, and the Georgian variant Verа.