Dictionary meaning
It comes from the Latin Valerianus and means "of the Valerian family."
English pronunciation
To pronounce the Ukrainian name "Valerian," you can break it down as follows:
1. The "Va" sounds like "va" in “van,” where the "a" is pronounced like “a” in "father."
2. The "le" is pronounced "leh," similar to “e” in “let.”
3. The "ri" sounds like "ree," comparable to “ee” in “meet.”
4. The "an" is pronounced "ahn," like “on” in “song.”
Putting it all together, "Valerian" sounds like "vah-leh-ree-ahn." To ensure clarity, emphasize the second syllable slightly, and remember to pronounce the final "an" distinctly with an open "a" sound.
1. The "Va" sounds like "va" in “van,” where the "a" is pronounced like “a” in "father."
2. The "le" is pronounced "leh," similar to “e” in “let.”
3. The "ri" sounds like "ree," comparable to “ee” in “meet.”
4. The "an" is pronounced "ahn," like “on” in “song.”
Putting it all together, "Valerian" sounds like "vah-leh-ree-ahn." To ensure clarity, emphasize the second syllable slightly, and remember to pronounce the final "an" distinctly with an open "a" sound.
English transliteration
Valerian
Patronymic Creation
♂ Валеріанович
♀ Валеріанівна
♀ Валеріанівна
Gender
Male
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