veera

Veera is a name and term used in South Asian languages, formed from the Sanskrit/Indo-Aryan root vira or veer, meaning brave or heroic. In modern usage, Veera is most commonly a female given name in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam communities, though it appears in other regions as well. The spelling Veera is a common transliteration in English, and the term itself carries associations with courage and valor.

Beyond personal naming, Veera has been used as a title in Indian cinema and television. The word’s connotations of bravery make it a popular choice for film titles across multiple Indian languages, and it occasionally appears as the name of fictional characters in literature and media.

In onomastic contexts, Veera is related to masculine forms such as Veer and to various regional variants that reflect language and culture. The name’s popularity reflects a broader cultural emphasis on courage and strength, which are valued attributes in many South Asian communities.

Overall, Veera functions as both a given name and a cultural term linked to bravery, with its most visible presence in naming practices and as a recurring title in Indian film and television. See also Veer for related masculine uses and variations across languages.