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    Valerian

    vah-LEER-ee-un

    Latin
    Boy
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Strong; Healthy; Valiant
    Origin
    Latin
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Valerian does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Strong; Healthy; Valiant", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Valerian.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    No recorded United States usage in the 1880–2008 records
    Spiritual meaning
    Valerian fears nothing — the LORD on his side, heart strengthened, good courage commanded, the valiant one who waits on God and finds fearlessness.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Psalm 118:6

      "The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?"

    • Psalm 27:14

      "Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD."

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