Vala

The female first name Vala has its roots in Scandinavian mythology. It is directly translated as 'the seeress', 'the prophetess', or 'the diviner'.

What does the name Vala mean?

Vala is a Scandinavian female name that originates from Norse mythology. The direct translation of the name is 'the seeress', 'the prophetess', or 'the diviner'. Its origins can be found in the Old Norse term vǫlva, which means 'diviner', 'prophet', 'seer', or a person who can foresee the future. In Albanian, however, the name carries the meaning 'the wave', derived from the word valë. In Norse mythology, Vala is a seeress who is also mentioned in the Edda song. Additionally, an asteroid was named after this name in May 1973.

Where does the name Vala come from?

The name Vala has Old Norse roots and means 'the seeress'. It is derived from the Old Norse word vǫlva, which means 'diviner', 'prophet', 'seer', or 'someone who sees the future'. In Albanian, valë is used, which means 'wave'. The language in which the name is prevalent is Scandinavian.

How do you pronounce Vala?

Vala is pronounced like 'Wala'.

Popularity

In Germany, Vala is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2015, when it reached 2,766th place. In the last ten years, Vala has been used as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,561st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,899th.

Nicknames & pet names

Valica

Famous people

• Hildur Vala Einarsdottir (Icelandic singer)
• Johanna Vala Jonsdottir (model from Iceland)
• Vala Flosadottir (pole vaulter from Iceland)
• Vala Mal Doran (fictional character from the TV series 'Stargate SG-1')