Strong, healthy, or brave
Valene is a feminine variant of Valentine or Valentina, ultimately derived from the Latin word 'valere'. It conveys a sense of vigor and health, having evolved through French and English usage as a more streamlined alternative to its longer counterparts.
Less common today
Valene isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,588 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Central character in the long-running soap opera · Knots Landing
Northern Irish actress known for roles in Rogue One and The Fall
