Valerija
Serbian · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Valerija
Valerija means "strong" and "valiant," derived from the Latin root *Valerius*, which comes from *valere* (to be strong).
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Etymology
Valerija means "strong" and "valiant," derived from the Latin root *Valerius*, which comes from *valere* (to be strong). The name is predominantly used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, and other former Yugoslav countries, with historical ties to Roman naming traditions and Catholic Christianity.
Valerija currently ranks #5,591 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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