Also used in Moldova. You'll find bearers on social media.
― Anonymous User 7/31/2020
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My mother’s name is Venera, she was born in Catania, Sicilia. She was given the “nickname” of Nerina, which comes when you lengthen Venera to Venerina, and then shorten it to Nerina. My daughter’s name is also Venera. Also one of the Saints of Sicily was Saint Venera, she was the cousin of Saint Agatha from Catania, Saint Venera’s Church is in Ace Reale, Sicilia. Beautiful name.