Valentino
Valentino is a Christian boy name of Latin, via Italian origin, meaning “Strong, healthy”.
| Meaning | Strong, healthy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Latin, via Italian |
| Pronunciation | vah-len-TEE-noh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Italy, Argentina, United States, Uruguay |
Meaning and origin of Valentino
Valentino is the Italian form of Valentinus, from the Latin valens, 'strong, vigorous, healthy'. Saint Valentine was a Roman martyr of the third century, and the association of his feast on 14 February with romantic love began in the late Middle Ages. Famous bearers include the silent-film star Rudolph Valentino, the fashion designer Valentino Garavani and the motorcycle racer Valentino Rossi.
Is Valentino a Christian name?
Valentino honours Saint Valentine, an early Roman martyr whose feast day became Valentine's Day.
How popular is Valentino?
Popular in Italy and Argentina and rising in the United States.
Gifts with the name Valentino
- Valentino name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Valentino baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Valentino
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Valentino mean?
Valentino means 'Strong, healthy'. It is of Latin, via Italian origin.
Is Valentino a Christian name?
Valentino honours Saint Valentine, an early Roman martyr whose feast day became Valentine's Day.
How do you pronounce Valentino?
Valentino is pronounced vah-len-TEE-noh.
Is Valentino a boy or girl name?
Valentino is usually a boy name.