Valencia is a feminine place name of Latin origin that means "strong" or "healthy." It derives from the Spanish city's Latin word Valentia meaning "valor," and is also a form of the Roman names Valentinus and Valentina. This orange-tinted Mediterranean city is known for creating paella, its rich Roman history, and its renowned Valencian oranges. Valencia is a name symbolic of the strength and bravery of the Roman soldiers who fought during the Lusitanian war. These traits will be sure to encourage baby Valencia to reign victorious over any challenges life presents.