Veritas Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Veritas

"The Goddess of truth, a daughter of Saturn, and the mother of Virtus, also sometimes considered the daughter of Jupiter, or a creation of Prometheus; she is equivalent to Aletheia in Greek mythology"

Multiple origins Origin Gender-Neutral

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
The Goddess of truth, a daughter of Saturn, and the mother of Virtus, also sometimes considered the daughter of Jupiter, or a creation of Prometheus; she is equivalent to Aletheia in Greek mythology
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
N/A
Life Path
Number 4

📖 What Does Veritas Mean?

In Roman mythology, Veritas, meaning Truth, is the Goddess of Truth, a daughter of Saturn and the mother of Virtus. She is also sometimes considered the daughter of Jupiter, or a creation of Prometheus. The elusive goddess is said to have hidden in the bottom of a holy well. She is depicted both as a virgin dressed in white and as the "naked truth" holding a hand mirror. The equivalent Greek goddess is Aletheia.

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In Roman mythology, Veritas, meaning Truth, is the Goddess of Truth, a daughter of Saturn and the mother of Virtus. She is also sometimes considered the daughter of Jupiter, or a creation of Prometheus. The elusive goddess is said to have hidden in the bottom of a holy well. She is depicted both as a virgin dressed in white and as the "naked truth" holding a hand mirror. The equivalent Greek goddess is Aletheia.

Root Element
Veritas
Core Meaning
"The Goddess of truth, a daughter of Saturn, and the mother of Virtus, also sometimes considered the daughter of Jupiter, or a creation of Prometheus; she is equivalent to Aletheia in Greek mythology"
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🔢 Numerology of Veritas

V 4
E 5
R 9
I 9
T 2
A 1
S 1
SUM 4
4
Life Path
Stability & Hard Work
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 4 — Stability & Hard Work: Reliable, disciplined, and exceptionally organized.

Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Veritas" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "The Goddess of truth, a daughter of Saturn, and the mother of Virtus, also sometimes considered the daughter of Jupiter, or a creation of Prometheus; she is equivalent to Aletheia in Greek mythology".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

A name used globally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Veritas?

The Life Path number for Veritas is 4, associated with Stability & Hard Work. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 7.

Is Veritas a boy or girl name?

Veritas is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 50% male and 50% female.

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