'valley-residing' originates from the English words 'valley' and 'reside', where 'valley' refers to a low area between hills or mountains, and 'reside' means 'to live in a place'.

The term 'valley-residing' combines the noun 'valley' with the present participle 'residing', forming an adjective to describe a location or lifestyle.

Initially, it meant 'living in a valley', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.