Valerian from the Roman cognomen Valerianus, which was itself derived from the Roman name Valerius. This was the name of a 3rd-century Roman emperor. Several saints also had this name, including a 2nd-century martyr of Lyons.
Saintly namesake: Valerian of Rome was a Roman nobleman and the husband of Saint Cecilia. He is remembered as a Christian martyr and is one of several saints named Valerian. (April 14 · 3rd century)
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