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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Strength, health (from Latin valere, 'to be strong')
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- vuh-LEER-ee-un
Valerian is a Latin name that comes from the word valere, meaning 'to be strong,' and it carries the meanings strength and health. It's a distinctive choice that few families are using right now, so a child named Valerian is unlikely to share the name with classmates.
Meaning & Origin of Valerian
Meaning: Strength, health (from Latin valere, 'to be strong').
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Valerian
vuh-LEER-ee-unIPA /vəˈlɪəriən/
Popularity of Valerian
Valerian peaked at #1821 in 1918 with 19 babies given the name, and in 2024 it ranked #6137 with 15 babies. Across the Social Security data from 1914 to 2024, it has stayed a rarely used name.
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FAQ
What does the name Valerian mean?
Strength, health (from Latin valere, ‘to be strong’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Valerian?
Valerian is pronounced vuh-LEER-ee-un (IPA: /vəˈlɪəriən/).
Is Valerian a popular name right now?
Valerian peaked at #1821 in 1918 and is ranked #6137 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)
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