Valine

VAY-leen'VAY-leen'2 syllables
🇬🇧English
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MEANING

Valine is an amino acid used in the biosynthesis of proteins.

ORIGIN

Scientific

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the scientific name for the amino acid, which is named after the Latin word 'valere' meaning 'to be strong'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Valine is one of the essential amino acids, meaning it must be obtained through diet.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Identified in the early 20th century, valine has been crucial in the study of protein synthesis.

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The name Valine means "Valine is an amino acid used in the biosynthesis of proteins." in English.
Valine has Scientific origins. Derived from the scientific name for the amino acid, which is named after the Latin word 'valere' meaning 'to be strong'.
Valine is pronounced VAY-leen (VAY-leen). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Valine include Val, Vee.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Valine include Leucine, Isoleucine, Alanine, Serine.
The most common spelling is Valine. Alternative spellings include Valline, Vayline.
Valine - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations