Valentín
Valentín is a Christian boy name of Latin, via Spanish origin, meaning “Strong, healthy”.
| Meaning | Strong, healthy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Latin, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | bah-len-TEEN |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Argentina, Spain, France, Uruguay |
Meaning and origin of Valentín
Valentín comes from the Latin Valentinus, derived from 'valens', strong, vigorous or healthy. It was borne by several early Christian martyrs, most famously Saint Valentine, whose feast on 14 February later became linked with romantic love. Roman emperors also bore the related Valentinian. In Spanish the 'v' sounds close to a soft 'b'. The name is especially popular in Argentina and Uruguay today.
Is Valentín a Christian name?
Saint Valentine was a third-century Roman martyr whose traditions merged with legends of love in the Middle Ages.
How popular is Valentín?
Popular in Argentina and fashionable in Spain and France.
Gifts with the name Valentín
- Valentín name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Valentín baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Valentín
Names similar to Valentín
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Valentín mean?
Valentín means 'Strong, healthy'. It is of Latin, via Spanish origin.
Is Valentín a Christian name?
Saint Valentine was a third-century Roman martyr whose traditions merged with legends of love in the Middle Ages.
How do you pronounce Valentín?
Valentín is pronounced bah-len-TEEN.
Is Valentín a boy or girl name?
Valentín is usually a boy name.