Valla
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Valla
Valla derives from Latin "vallum," meaning "wall" or "rampart," and is used as both a surname and given name with roots in Romance languages.
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Etymology
Valla derives from Latin "vallum," meaning "wall" or "rampart," and is used as both a surname and given name with roots in Romance languages. The name is primarily found in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking cultures, with historical significance in medieval Europe, most notably borne by the Renaissance humanist Lorenzo Valla (1407–1457).
Valla currently ranks #15,051 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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