Meaning: Form of Valerianus, related to Valerius and strength
The story
Valerian comes through Roman Valerianus from the family name Valerius. Its strength association is inherited through that chain, rather than being a direct English adjective.
Nicknames
- Val
Spellings & variants
- Walerian
- Valeriano
Famous namesakes
- ValerianRoman emperor
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Valerian comes from Latin.
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