Вале́рия
Valérijafeminine
Вале́рия (Valérija) is the Russian female given name for Valeria.
Вале́рия is a female given name, similar to the English name Valerie.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While Вале́рия is the standard form, several nicknames are used depending on the level of intimacy. Ле́ра is the most common diminutive or nickname used in informal settings, while Валя is an affectionate diminutive used to address someone in a friendly manner.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Moscow, Валя is the most common way to address someone named Valeria.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name changes its form depending on its role in a sentence. It changes its ending to Вале́рии when used in the genitive case to indicate possession, and to Вале́рию when it is the direct object of a verb.
How do you pronounce it?
Valérija
Did you know?
- The nickname Валя is a 'double agent' in Russian because it is applied to both women named Вале́рия and men named Вале́рий.
- While Валя is used for Вале́рия, it is also the standard nickname for Валенти́на, meaning two different names share the same common short form.
- Using the diminutive Ле́рка instead of Ле́ра can shift the tone from friendly to teasing or even slightly aggressive depending on the context.
Examples in context
- Меня зовут Вале́рия.Menya zovut Valeriya.My name is Valeria.
- Вале́рия сейчас занята.Valeriya seychas zanyata.Valeria is busy right now.
- Это моя подруга Вале́рия.Eto moya podruga Valeriya.This is my friend Valeria.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- Александр AleksandrТы знаешь, где Вале́рия?Ty znayesh, gde Valeriya?Do you know where Valeria is?
- Анастасия AnastasiaЯ не видела её сегодня.Ya ne videla yeyo segodnya.I haven't seen her today.
- Александр AleksandrОна обещала прийти вовремя.Ona obeshchala priyti vovremya.She promised to arrive on time.
- Анастасия AnastasiaМожет быть, она задерживается.Mozhet byt', ona zaderzhivayetsya.Maybe she is running late.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “valeria” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
