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Valiant
How to Pronounce Valiant
Pronounced VAL-yunt /ˈvæl.jənt/High
Meaning: From the English word valiant — from the Latin valere, 'to be strong', hence 'brave; courageous; heroic'; a virtue/word-name; we note the wordLow
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History & Origin
Valiant comes from the English word valiant — from the Latin valere, 'to be strong', hence 'brave; courageous; heroic'; a virtue/word-name (we note the word). A bold, modern name (said 'VAL-yunt').
In the U.S. it appears very recently as a virtue word-name. Rare, brave-and-heroic at the root, and bold.
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What does the name Valiant mean?
Valiant is a word-name — 'brave; courageous; heroic' (from the Latin valere, 'to be strong'). We note the word.
How do you pronounce Valiant?
It's said VAL-yunt /ˈvæl.jənt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Valiant a boy or girl name?
Valiant is a boy's name.
How popular is Valiant?
Valiant is a very rare name in the U.S.