At a Glance
- Meaning
- Seeress, prophetess
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- VAH-lah
Vala is an Old Norse girl's name meaning “seeress, prophetess”. It appears in our list of 175+ *Powerful* Norse Girl Names From Viking Lore.
Meaning & Origin of Vala
Meaning: Seeress, prophetess.
Origin: Old Norse.
A common claim: prophetess or chosen one Actually: Vala is genuinely connected to the Old Norse word for a prophetess (völva), but 'chosen one' isn't a supported meaning — it doesn't appear anywhere in the word's history.
How to Pronounce Vala
VAH-lahIPA /ˈvɑːlə/
Popularity of Vala
Lists That Include Vala
Similar Names
Ylva · Skye · Himinglæva (Himinglava) · Kolga · Dufa (Dúfa) · Drótt (Drott)
