Valjean
val-ZHON
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
464
Peak Year
#25 in 1929
First Recorded
1917
Style
Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A French name most famously associated with the character Jean Valjean from Les Misérables. The origin is obscure but could have Latin roots.
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Jean Valjean
Protagonist of Les Misérables
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