Valeriya

Valeriya is the Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian feminine form of the Latin name Valerius, derived from the Roman family name rooted in the Latin word valere, meaning to be strong or to be healthy. The name was borne by several early Christian saints and spread widely through the influence of the Roman Empire and later the Catholic and Orthodox churches. It remains a popular given name across Eastern Europe today. Related forms include Valeria, Valérie, and Valerie.