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Valletta

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How to Pronounce Valletta

Pronounced vah-LET-ah /vɑːˈlɛt.ɑː/Medium

Meaning: A place name: Valletta is the capital of Malta, named for Jean Parisot de Valette. Carried as a given name, it reads as a stylish city-name, noted plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A city carried as a name: Valletta is the capital of Malta, elegant and sun-warmed (said 'vah-LET-ah').
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Origin MediumMaltese, Italian
MeaningA place name: Valletta is the capital of Malta, named for Jean Parisot de Valette. Carried as a given name, it reads as a stylish city-name, noted plainly.
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History & Origin

Valletta takes its name from the Maltese capital, itself named for Jean Parisot de Valette. As a given name it belongs to the family of stylish place-names, carrying a Mediterranean glamour. We note the geographic root plainly (said 'vah-LET-ah').

In the U.S. it is very rare as a given name. Rare, place-rooted, and elegant.

Did you know? Valletta is the capital of Malta, named after the knight Jean Parisot de Valette; as a girl's name it reads as a chic place-name, noted plainly (said 'vah-LET-ah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Valletta — Place-name; capital of Malta

Variations

ValetaValletta

Nicknames

ValLetta

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Valletta mean?

Valletta is a place-name — the capital of Malta, named for the knight Jean Parisot de Valette.

How do you pronounce Valletta?

It's said vah-LET-ah /vɑːˈlɛt.ɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Valletta a girl's name?

Yes — Valletta is used as a girl's given name.

How popular is Valletta?

Valletta is very rare as a given name in the U.S.

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