Valentina
Valentina is a Christian girl name of Latin origin, meaning “Strong, healthy”.
| Meaning | Strong, healthy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin |
| Pronunciation | val-en-TEE-nuh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Italy, Argentina, Colombia, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Valentina
Valentina is the feminine of the Latin Valentinus, from valens, 'strong' or 'healthy'. It is linked to Saint Valentine, a third-century Roman martyr, and several early saints called Valentina. The first woman in space, the Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, made it world famous in 1963. The name is especially popular in Italy, Spain and Latin America.
Is Valentina a Christian name?
Valentina is a Christian name connected to Saint Valentine and other early martyrs of that name.
How popular is Valentina?
Very popular in Latin America and Europe and rising in English-speaking countries.
Gifts with the name Valentina
- Valentina name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Valentina baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Valentina
Names similar to Valentina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Valentina mean?
Valentina means 'Strong, healthy'. It is of Latin origin.
Is Valentina a Christian name?
Valentina is a Christian name connected to Saint Valentine and other early martyrs of that name.
How do you pronounce Valentina?
Valentina is pronounced val-en-TEE-nuh.
Is Valentina a boy or girl name?
Valentina is usually a girl name.