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Valeika

VALEIKÀ

Etymology

Cf. Valáika, Valai̇̃kis, Valei̇̃kis (see). Connection with Lieut. will or something possible more theoretically. In fact, mostly, apparently, from the baptismal name Vãlentas, Valeñtas ¹. See also Late.

Feminine FORMS

Valeikienė / Valeikaitė

Pronunciation

/ʋɐlʲɛɪˈkɐ/

SEE ALSO

SOURCES

1. A. Vanagas, 1980, p, 64.