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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Strong, healthy
- Origin
- French (from Latin Valentinus)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- vah-len-TEEN
Valentin is a French boy's name, taken from the Latin Valentinus, and it means "strong, healthy." It has a worldly, romantic, storybook feel while still reading as classic, and it's pronounced vah-len-TEEN.
Meaning & Origin of Valentin
Meaning: Strong, healthy.
Origin: French (from Latin Valentinus).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Valentin
vah-len-TEENIPA /vɑːlənˈtiːn/
Popularity of Valentin
Valentin ranked #747 in the U.S. in 2024, with 343 boys given the name. Its peak came in 2007, when it reached #614 with 404 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Valentin mean?
Strong, healthy. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Valentin?
Valentin is pronounced vah-len-TEEN (IPA: /vɑːlənˈtiːn/).
Is Valentin a popular name right now?
Valentin peaked at #614 in 2007 and is ranked #747 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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