Valera
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Valera
Valera is derived from the Latin name Valerius, meaning "strong" or "valiant," stemming from the Latin root "valere" (to be strong).
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Etymology
Valera is derived from the Latin name Valerius, meaning "strong" or "valiant," stemming from the Latin root "valere" (to be strong). The name is primarily used in Russian, Spanish, and Italian cultures, with particular prominence in Russia and Eastern Europe where it became established through Slavic adaptation of the Latin name.
Valera currently ranks #13,091 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.
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