Meaning: Feminine form of Valerius, associated with being strong
The story
Valeria comes from the Roman family name Valerius. Its root is a Latin verb meaning to be strong, and its use in Spanish, Italian and other languages preserves that older connection.
Nicknames
- Vale
- Val
- Lera
Spellings & variants
- Valerie
- Waleria
Popularity
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Style
Origins
Valeria comes from Latin, Spanish, and Italian.
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Feminine form of Valentinus, associated with strength and health
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Feminine of Martin; related to Mars
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From Lucianus, ultimately linked to light
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Diminutive of Marcus; probably related to Mars
Lucia
Light, through Lucius
Isabella
God is my oath, through Isabel
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