Veriko

Veriko is a Georgian feminine given name, functioning as a diminutive or pet form of Vera, which itself derives from the Slavic root meaning faith or the Latin verus meaning true. The name became widely celebrated in Georgia through Veriko Anjaparidze, the acclaimed twentieth-century Georgian actress regarded as one of the greatest performers in the history of Georgian theater and film. Related forms include Vera, Veronika, and the Georgian variant Verа.