Valery
Meaning of Valery
The name Valery is a charming and elegant choice for a baby girl, with rich historical and cultural roots. Originating from the Latin name "Valerius," which means "strong" or "healthy," Valery carries connotations of vitality and resilience. It has been embraced in various cultures, notably in French, English, and Russian-speaking regions. In French, it is pronounced as va-LUH-ree (/va.lʊ.ˈri/), while in English, it is commonly pronounced VAL-uh-ree (/ˈvæl.ə.ri/), and in Russian, it takes on the pronunciation vuh-LAIR-ee (/və.ˈlɐr.i/). The name shares its lineage with the more familiar variation Valerie.
In terms of popularity within the United States, Valery has seen fluctuating usage over the decades but remains a distinctive and less common choice compared to its variant Valerie. In recent years, its occurrence has ranged from 1260th place in 2014 to 822nd place in 2023 among newborns, reflecting a steady yet unique presence. This timeless name not only evokes strength but also offers an international flair that can appeal to parents looking for a name with both classic roots and modern versatility.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as va-LUH-ree (/va.lʊ.ˈri/)
English
- Pronunced as VAL-uh-ree (/ˈvæl.ə.ri/)
Russian
- Pronunced as vuh-LAIR-ee (/və.ˈlɐr.i/)
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Notable People Named Valery
| Valery Vilyamovich Tsepkalo is a Belarusian politician and entrepreneur with a background in international relations and government advisory roles. |
| Valery Alekseyevich Legasov was a prominent Soviet inorganic chemist known for his role in containing the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and presenting the investigation findings to the International Atomic Energy Agency. |
| Valery Nikolayevich Soyfer, born in 1936 in Gorky, is a Russian-American biophysicist, molecular geneticist, historian of science, human rights advocate, and humanitarian. |
| Valery Abisalovich Gergiev is a renowned Russian conductor and opera company director, known for his leadership at the Mariinsky Theatre and Bolshoi Theatre, as well as his previous roles with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and Munich Philharmonic. |
| Valery Mikhailovich Zubov was a Russian politician and economist who served as a member of the State Duma from 2000 to 2016. |
| Valery Georgiyevich Karpin is a football manager and former player currently managing FC Rostov and the Russian national team. |
| Valerian Shotayevich Meladze, also known as Valery Meladze, is a Georgian singer and Meritorious Artist of Russia, known for his collaboration with his brother, composer and producer Konstantin Meladze. |
| Valery Pavlovich Chkalov was a renowned test pilot and recipient of the title Hero of the Soviet Union in 1936. |
| Valery Nikolaevich Kubasov was a Soviet/Russian cosmonaut known for his missions in the Soyuz and Intercosmos programs, including performing the first welding experiments in space. |
| Valery Pavlinovich Shantsev is a former governor of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and a former deputy mayor of Moscow, known for leading Moscow's bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics. |
| Valery Dmitrievich Zorkin is the first and current Chairman of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation. |
| Valery Karlovich Gartung is a Russian politician who has been a Member of the State Duma since 1997. |
| Valery Georgiyevich Gazzaev is a Russian politician, football manager, and former footballer known for his successful career as a striker with FC Dynamo Moscow and the USSR national football team. |
| Valery Ivanovich Tereshchenko was a prominent Russian, Soviet, and Ukrainian academic known for his expertise in management. |
| Valery Dmitriyevich Solovei is a Russian political scientist and historian known for his tenure at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations and his controversial views. |
