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Valentin
Pronounced VAL-en-teen /ˈvæl.ən.tiːn/High
Meaning: From Latin Valentinus, from valens meaning strong, healthy, or vigorous; borne by a 3rd-century Christian martyr whose feast day became associated with romantic loveHigh
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Valentin is the continental European form of Valentine, from Latin Valentinus, a derivative of valens meaning strong, healthy, or vigorous. The name was common in the Roman Empire. Saint Valentine (or Valentinus) was a 3rd-century Christian martyr whose feast day on February 14 was later associated with courtly love in the late medieval period, particularly through Geoffrey Chaucer.
Valentin is the standard form in Spanish, French, German, and Eastern European countries, distinguishing it from the English Valentine. In the United States, Valentin has been used primarily in Spanish-speaking communities. It has been steadily rising in U.S. birth records in the 21st century, appealing to parents who want the romance of Valentine with a more masculine European edge.
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- ★Saint Valentine (died c. 269)3rd-century Christian martyr whose feast day became associated with romantic love.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Valentin mean?
Valentin means strong, healthy, or vigorous, from Latin valens. It is the European form of Valentine.
How do you pronounce Valentin?
It is said VAL-en-teen /ˈvæl.ən.tiːn/ — three syllables with stress on the first.
Is Valentin the same as Valentine?
Valentin is the continental European form; Valentine is the English form. Both derive from the same Latin root.
Where is Valentin popular?
Valentin is popular across Spanish-speaking Latin America, France, Germany, and Eastern Europe, and is rising in the United States.