Вале́рия
Valérijafeminine
The English name Valerie is translated into Russian as Вале́рия (Valérija).
Вале́рия is a feminine given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While Вале́рия is the standard form, other variations exist depending on the level of intimacy. Лера is a common nickname, and Валечка is a more affectionate version.
How do you pronounce it?
Valérija
Did you know?
- While Вале́рия is the name, the word валериа́нка refers to a sedative herbal tea made from valerian root used to calm nerves.
- In Russian culture, using the full name Вале́рия in a casual setting can signal that the speaker is angry or being intentionally formal.
- The name Вале́рия shares its root with the Latin word 'valere', which means 'to be strong' or 'to be healthy'.
Examples in context
- Валерия, пожалуйста, представьтесь.Valerie, please introduce yourself.
- Привет, Валя! Как дела?Hi, Valya! How are you doing?
- Лера, давай встретимся в парке завтра!Lera, let's meet in the park tomorrow!
- Вале́рия моя подруга.Valeriya moya podruga.Valeria is my friend.
Example conversation
Alexander and Anastasia are discussing a new colleague at work.
- Анастасия AnastasiaТы знаешь нашу новую коллегу?Ty znayesh nashu novuyu kollegu?Do you know our new colleague?
- Александр AleksandrДа, её зовут Вале́рия.Da, yeyo zavut Valeriya.Yes, her name is Valeria.
- Анастасия AnastasiaВале́рия очень добрая женщина.Valeriya ochen dobraya zhenshchina.Valeria is a very kind woman.
- Александр AleksandrЯ тоже так думаю.Ya tozhe tak dumayu.I think so too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “valerie” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
