Valerian name - Meaning of Valerian

Valerian name - Meaning of Valerian

Gender

Masculine

Lucky Number

1

Usage

History, Russian, Ukrainian, Georgian, Romanian, Latin

Pronounced

və-LIR-ee-ən (English)

Valerian Meaning

From the Roman cognomen Valerianus, which was itself derived from the Roman name Valerius. This was the name of a 3rd-century Roman emperor. Several saints also had this name, including a 2nd-century martyr of Lyons. Valerian originates in Latian language and means "powerful, strong". It is ultimately derived from Valerius. Valerian was the name of a famous 3rd century Roman emperor. As a masculine given name it is quite popular in Russian language. In the United States its usage is very rare.

Valerian Related Names
Other Languages: Valerianus (Ancient Roman), Valérian (French), Walerian (Polish)