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Valerianus

Valerianus is the alternative form of Valerian.

Meaning of Valerian

Proper noun (1)

Valerian

  1. a Roman cognomen, notably borne by Publius Licinius Valerianus, a Roman emperor
  2. A male given name from Latin, of rare usage.
    • 10243—Valerian Joseph Eikmeier, D.1942 March 26, “Men in Third Registration Group Are Listed with Order Numbers […]”, in The Howells Journal, volume LIV, number 26, Howells, Neb., →OCLC, page [3], column 1

Proper noun (2)

Valerian

  1. A transliteration of the Russian male given name Валериа́н (Valerián).

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Questions about Valerianus

What is Valerianus the alternative form of?
Valerianus is the alternative form of Valerian.

Words near Valerianus in the dictionary

  1. Valeriane
  2. valerianic
  3. valerianic acid
  4. valerianol
  5. valerians
  6. Valerianus
  7. valeric
  8. valeric acid
  9. valeridine
  10. Valerie
  11. Valeriepieris circle

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