Vala

VAH-lah'VAH-lah'2 syllables
🇮🇸Old Norse
Mystical

MEANING

Chosen

ORIGIN

Norse mythology

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old Norse word 'valr', meaning 'the slain'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Norse mythology, Vala or Völva refers to a seeress or prophetess.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, the Völva were highly respected women who practiced seidr, a form of magic and prophecy.

🇮🇷Persian
Soft

MEANING

Female friend

ORIGIN

Persian

ETYMOLOGY

From the Persian word 'vala' meaning 'friend'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Persian culture, the name signifies companionship and trust.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used as a given name and a term of endearment historically in Persian-speaking regions.

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