valle

Valle is a term used in Italian and Spanish for "valley." It derives from the Latin vallis and is cognate with similar terms in other Romance languages. As a common noun, valle describes a low area between hills or mountains, often shaping human settlement and land use.

As a toponym, Valle occurs as a place name in many countries with Italian or Iberian influence. Notable example includes Valle d'Aosta, the Italian autonomous region known in English as the Aosta Valley. In addition, numerous towns and municipalities incorporate Valle in their names or as part of compound names, reflecting their geographic setting.

Valle is also a surname of Italian and Spanish origin and is borne by individuals in many countries. In some cases, families with the surname Valle have produced notable figures in fields such as politics, sports, and the arts.

Beyond geography and naming, Valle appears in cultural and institutional contexts, where the word is used in brand names, organizations, and literary titles to evoke the concept of a valley or regional identity.