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Name Origin

Valter is a Scandinavian masculine given name, primarily found in Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Finnish and Swedish cultures. It is a variant of the German name Walter, derived from the Germanic elements 'walt' meaning 'ruler' or 'powerful' and 'heri' meaning 'army'. Therefore, Valter traditionally signifies 'powerful ruler' or 'ruler of the army.'

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Famous People

Valter Longo (1967-)

Gerontologist and cell biologist

  • Research on longevity and aging
  • Development of fasting-mimicking diets

Valter Skarsgård (1985-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in films like 'Arn: The Knight Templar' and 'Big Sky'
  • Part of the renowned Skarsgård acting family