Valerian
From the Roman cognomen Valerianus, an extension of the old family name Valerius, carrying a sense of strength or vigour.
Meaning and origin
Valerian goes back to the Roman cognomen Valerianus, built on the older family name Valerius with the adjectival ending -ianus.
How to pronounce Valerian
| French (Belgium) | vah-lay-ree-AHN /va.le.ʁjɑ̃/ |
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