Valen is an ambiguous term.
Placename:
When used as a placename Valen may refer to:
Valen, Bindal - a fjord-arm which, although it lies mostly in Nordland, derives its name from a hamlet of the same name in Nord-Trondelag,
Valen, Kvinnherad - a village in the municipality of Kvinnherad in Hordaland,
Valen, Nærøy - a hamlet in the municipality of Nærøy in Nord-Trondelag,
Valen, Vadsø - a hamlet in the municipality of Vadsø in Finnmark county in Norway,
Surname:
When used as a surname Valen may refer to:
Anita Valen (born 1968), Norwegian cyclist,
Fartein Valen (1887-1952), Norwegian composer and musical theorist,
Henry Valen (1924-2007), Norwegian political scientist,
Inge Valen (born 1951), Norwegian footballer,
Kristian Valen (born 1974), Norwegian comedian and musician
Valen TV, Norwegian comedy television series,
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Monica Valen (born 1970), Norwegian cyclist,
Nancy Valen (born 1965), American actress and television producer,
Neri Valen (1893-1954), Norwegian politician,
Snorre Valen (born 1984), Norwegian musician and politician,
Other senses:
Valen, Babylon 5 character,
Valen class cruiser, ship in Babylon 5