Valeriya

Valeriya is seen as the Russian variant of Valeria. Derived from the Latin valere, this feminine moniker means “to be strong” and “to be healthy.” A noteworthy namesake is Soviet hero Valeriya Osipovna Gnarovskaya. Though she worked as a medic during WWII, when a German tank broke through the line of defence, she threw herself into action, and gave her life to keep them away. If you’d like your little one to have the same courage and conviction in any scene of life, Valeriya is an endearing choice.