This is the 6550th most frequent Dutch word.
vera
"Vera" is not inherently a Dutch word; it is more commonly a name. It holds no specific meaning in Dutch.
Here, 'Vera' is used as a proper noun to refer to a person's name.
Vera houdt van lezen.
Vera loves reading.
'Aloë vera' refers to the specific plant species known for its medicinal properties.
De plant aloë vera is goed voor de huid.
The aloe vera plant is good for the skin.
'Vera' is once again a proper noun in this context, a name for a person.