Boy name
Vala name meaning
“exalted, highly esteemed, distinguished”
Vala means “exalted, highly esteemed, distinguished,” from Persian vālā. Used for boys in Türkiye, it is also written Vâlâ, with marks indicating the long vowels of the source word. A literary association is the writer Vâlâ Nureddin, whose given name preserves this form.
What does Vala mean?
Exalted, highly esteemed, distinguished
In Turkish: yüce, yüksek değerli, seçkin
Vâlâ is associated with an older literary word expressing distinction and esteem rather than simply physical height. It also appears in Ottoman expressions of praise. As a given name, it shares the imagery of elevation found in names such as Ali and Rıfat.
Origin of the name Vala
This is probably Vâlâ, from Persian vālā, meaning “exalted, eminent, distinguished.” The input spelling does not mark the long vowels.
Double names with Vala
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Vala Baver
Meaning of each name
- Vala: exalted, highly esteemed, distinguished
- Baver: belief, faith, trust
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Hürrem Vala
Meaning of each name
- Hürrem: joyful, cheerful; delightful
- Vala: exalted, highly esteemed, distinguished
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Vala Sertaç
Meaning of each name
- Vala: exalted, highly esteemed, distinguished
- Sertaç: crown of the head; deeply cherished
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Şadan Vala
Meaning of each name
- Şadan: joyful, cheerful; glad at heart
- Vala: exalted, highly esteemed, distinguished
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Vala Mithat
Meaning of each name
- Vala: exalted, highly esteemed, distinguished
- Mithat: praise; words expressing appreciation
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Mesut Vala
Meaning of each name
- Mesut: happy, fortunate
- Vala: exalted, highly esteemed, distinguished
How to pronounce Vala
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /vala/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | والا |
Is Vala a boy’s name?
Yes, Vala is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Vala does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Vâlâ
Names that sound like Vala
- Vali♂A governor
- Veli♂Guardian, friend
- Vefa♂Loyalty, lasting friendship and keeping promises
- Velat♂Homeland, native land, country
- Vahap♂Generous giver
- Vahan♂A protective shield
- Vatan♂Homeland, country regarded as home
- Volga♂A name taken from the Volga River
- Vadi♂Low land extending between higher ground
- Vard♂Rose
- Vasi♂Guardian
- Volf♂Wolf
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Vala
- Vâlâ Nureddin · b. 1901
- Vala Önengüt · b. 1929
- Vala Somalı · b. 1931
FAQ about the name Vala
What is the meaning of Vala?
Vala means “exalted, highly esteemed, distinguished”. This is probably Vâlâ, from Persian vālā, meaning “exalted, eminent, distinguished.” The input spelling does not mark the long vowels.
Is Vala a boy’s name?
Yes, Vala is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 67% of bearers are male.
Is Vala in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Vala nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Vala?
Vala is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Vala have?
Vala has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Vala?
Vala does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Vala?
Other spellings: Vâlâ.
What names go well with Vala?
Some ideas: Vala Baver; Hürrem Vala; Vala Sertaç.
Famous people named Vala?
Notable people named Vala include Vâlâ Nureddin, Vala Önengüt, Vala Somalı.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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