Valencia
Derived from the Latin term for strength and vigour; used as a place name in Spain and Venezuela and subsequently adopted as a given name.
Meaning and origin
Valencia originates from the Latin word meaning strength or vigour, which became the name of major cities in Spain and Venezuela.
How to pronounce Valencia
| Spanish (Spain) | vah-LEN-see-ah /baˈlenθja/ |
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