Valeria

The first name Valeria (also Valéria or Valèria) is meaningfully translated as 'the strong', 'the powerful', 'the mighty', or 'the healthy' and also refers to 'the member of the Valerian gender'.

What does the name Valeria mean?

Valeria (Valéria or Valèria) is interpreted as 'the strong', 'the powerful', 'the mighty', or 'the healthy'. The name has its roots in the Latin language and represents the feminine form of the male name Valerio or Valerius, which is particularly common in Italy and Spain. The name derives from the Latin adjective valēre, which means 'to be strong', 'to be powerful', 'to be mighty', and 'to be healthy'. In Portuguese, Hungarian, and Slovak regions, the spelling Valéria is common. In the third century, the holy martyrs Kyriake, Kaleria (Valeria), and Maria lived in the Palestinian city of Caesarea, where they were instructed in the Christian faith during the persecution under Emperor Diocletian and renounced paganism. They later withdrew to a solitary place and dedicated their lives to prayer. Variants of the name include Valerie (German, English, and French), Valera (Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian), Valerina and Valeriana (Italian), Valeriane (French), Valerija (Croatian and Lithuanian), Valeriya (Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian), as well as numerous English forms such as Valeree, Valerye, Valaria, Valarey, Valaree, Valorie, Valarie, and Valleri. English and American variations include Vallory, Vallorie, Vallorey, Vallerie, and Vallery, while in Polish and Russian, Waleria and Walerija are found.

Where does the name Valeria come from?

The origin of the girl's name Valeria is rooted in the Latin language. It derives from the ancient Roman family name Valerius and is based on the term valēre, which stands for 'to be strong', 'to be powerful', 'to be mighty', and 'to be healthy'. The Latin term valēre means 'to be strong, to be powerful, to be mighty, to be healthy'. The name appears in various languages such as Danish, Italian, Catalan, Norwegian, Portuguese, Romanian, Swedish, Slovak, Spanish, and Hungarian.

How do you pronounce Valeria?

The name Valeria is usually pronounced in German as 'Va-le-ri-a' [valeˈʁiːa]. The emphasis is on the long 'ri' syllable, giving the name a melodic and elegant sound. Valeria has an international and stylish appeal, with a resonant, confident, and present impression.

When is the name day of Valeria?

The name days for Valeria are celebrated on May 4, May 20, and December 9.

Popularity

In Germany, Valeria is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 171st on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2001, when it reached 100th place. In the last ten years, the name Valeria has been given approximately 3,100 times, placing it 210th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 208th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lala / Leja / Lela / Lera / Leri / Leria / Lia / Ria / Schnalleria / Val / Vala / Vale / Valer / Valera / Vali / Valia / Valjushik / Vallenteria / Valli / Vally / Valu / Valy / Vanille / Vava / Verii / Viva / Vivi

Similar first names

Valerina

Famous people

• Aurica Valeria Motogna-Bese (Romanian handball player)
• Valeria Aflalo (Swedish model)
• Valeria Aleshicheva (English footballer)
• Valeria Baroni (Argentinian actress and singer)
• Valeria Bertuccelli (actress)
• Valeria Bianchi (handball player from Argentina)
• Valeria Bilello (Italian actress)
• Valeria Bondarenko (tennis player from Russia)
• Valeria Borza (Romanian table tennis player)
• Valeria Bruni Tedeschi (Italian-French actress, director & singer)
• Valeria Bufanu (Romanian hurdler)
• Valeria Ciangottini (American actress)
• Valeria Denes (Hungarian artist)
• Valeria Diaz (actress from Argentina)
• Valeria Eisenbart (child actress)
• Valeria Esposito (Greek singer)
• Valeria Fabrizi (Italian actress)
• Valeria Gai Germanika (Russian film director)
• Valeria Golino (Italian-American actress)
• Valeria Gyenge (swimmer from Hungary)