The Nun, a manifestation of the demon Valak, did not explicitly tell Lorraine Warren its name. Instead, Lorraine discovered or recalled the demon's true name, Valak, through her existing psychic abilities and previous prophetic visions.
Understanding Lorraine's Discovery of Valak's Name
In the supernatural lore of The Conjuring Universe, knowing a demon's true name is often depicted as a critical weakness, granting power over the entity. This concept was central to Lorraine's ability to combat Valak.
Here's how Lorraine came to know Valak's name:
- Realization of Necessity: Lorraine understood that to truly defeat and condemn the powerful demon Valak back to Hell, she needed to know its specific name. This knowledge provides leverage and authority over the entity.
- Recall from Past Visions: The name Valak was not revealed by the demon itself during their direct confrontation in the Enfield haunting. Rather, Lorraine had encountered or heard this name in one of her earlier, premonitory visions or psychic experiences related to the demon. Her abilities allowed her to access and connect these fragmented pieces of information.
- Confrontation and Condemnation: Armed with this crucial piece of information, Lorraine was able to confront Valak. By speaking its name, she exercised authority over the demon, successfully condemning Valak back to Hell forever and ending its reign of terror.
Therefore, Valak did not volunteer its name to Lorraine; instead, Lorraine's unique supernatural gifts allowed her to piece together and recall the demon's identity, which was essential for its defeat.
