Valens

VAY-lenz (Eng.)

Latin

"strong, vigorous, healthy"

Valens Origin and Meaning

The name Valens is a boy's name meaning "strong, vigorous, healthy".

A common Roman cognomen, borne by a 4th-century Roman emperor among others. From the same root as vale, the Roman word of parting, which means "be well". Note: the Classical Latin pronunciation for this name would be "WAAH-lens" (so if using this name around purists, beware!).