Of Latin origin.
A diminutive and Slavic form of the name Valerie.
From the masculine Roman name Valerius.
Derives from the Latin word “valere”, which means “to be strong”, “to be worth”.
Other forms of the name are Valerie, Valeria, Val, Valery, Valorie, Valeriya, Waleria.
Famous bearers are Valeska Menezes, Valeska Steiner.