Save Type Settlement Usage Maltese, English Pronounced Pron. /vɐ.ˈlːɛtː.ɐ/(Maltese) /və.ˈlɛ.tə/(English) [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsValetta Meaning & History From the name of 16th century French nobleman Jean de Valette. This is the name of the capital city of Malta.