Valeria
Meaning of Valeria
Valeria is a beautiful and timeless name of Latin origin, meaning "strong" or "healthy." It has been cherished across various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries where it is pronounced as bah-LEH-ryah. In English-speaking regions, the pronunciation shifts to vuh-LAIR-ee-uh. Valeria has enjoyed steady popularity in the United States over the decades, consistently ranking within the top 200 names for newborn girls since the early 1900s. Notably peaking in popularity around 2008 with an impressive rank of 73rd, it remains a favored choice for parents seeking a name that exudes elegance and resilience. The name also shares roots with its variation, Valerie, which carries similar connotations of strength and vitality. Whether chosen for its melodic sound or its empowering meaning, Valeria continues to be a beloved name for baby girls worldwide.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as bah-LEH-ryah (/baˈleɾja/)
American English
- Pronunced as vuh-LAIR-ee-uh (/vəˈlɛriə/)
British English
- Pronunced as vuh-LAIR-ee-uh (/vəˈlɪəriə/)
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Notable People Named Valeria
| Valeria Golino is an acclaimed Italian actress and director, known for her roles in Rain Man, Big Top Pee-wee, and the Hot Shots! films, as well as her multiple prestigious award wins. |
| Valeria Paula Molinero is an accomplished Argentinian physicist and the Jack and Peg Simons Endowed Professor of Theoretical Chemistry at the University of Utah, known for her research in simulating material behavior and recipient of the American Physical Society Irving Langmuir Award in Chemical Physics in 2023. |
| Valeria Raquel Mazza is an Argentine model and businesswoman who gained fame in the 1990s, notably appearing on the cover of the 1996 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue alongside Tyra Banks and working with renowned fashion designers. |
| Valeria Bilello is an Italian actress and model known for her work in film and television. |
| Valeria Dmitrievna Savinykh is a Russian tennis player. |
| Valeria Montaldi is an Italian journalist and writer known for her literary works. |
| Valeria Bystritskaia is a Russian-born German beauty queen, model, and actress who was elected as Miss Universe Germany 2011. |
| Valeria Sergeevna Mikhailova is a Russian figure skater known for her graceful performances on the ice. |
| Valeria Vatkina is a renowned individual rhythmic gymnast who began her competitive career in 1986. |
| Valeria Soledad Baroni is a multi-talented actress, singer, and dancer known for her role in the Latin American broadcast of Disney Channel's Zapping Zone and her participation in the local version of High School Musical. |
| Valeria Răcilă is a retired Romanian rower who achieved Olympic and world championship success in both double and single sculls events. |
| Valeria De Franciscis was an Italian actress best known for her role as Gianni's mother in The Salt of Life, for which she received a nomination for the David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress at the age of 96. |
| Valeria Cavalli is a renowned Italian actress and model. |
| Valéria Szervánszky is a Hungarian classical pianist based in the United Kingdom. |
