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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Strong, healthy
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- val-en-TEE-nah
Valentina comes from Latin, built on the root valere — "to be strong, healthy" — which is the real meaning behind the name, not "love," despite the popular idea linking it to Valentine's Day and St. Valentine. It's pronounced val-en-TEE-nah, and it carries a bold, classic feel that doesn't feel tied to any one moment.
Meaning & Origin of Valentina
Meaning: Strong, healthy.
Origin: Latin.
A common claim: Widely said to mean 'love,' owing to its association with Valentine's Day and St. Valentine. Actually: Valentina doesn't mean 'love' — it comes from Latin valere ('to be strong, healthy'), the same root behind the Valentine's Day connection, but not the word for love itself.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Valentina
val-en-TEE-nahIPA /vælənˈtiːnə/
Popularity of Valentina
Valentina has been recorded in Social Security data since 1897, and it hit its highest point yet in 2024, ranking #47 with 4,438 baby girls given the name.
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FAQ
What does the name Valentina mean?
Strong, healthy. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Valentina?
Valentina is pronounced val-en-TEE-nah (IPA: /vælənˈtiːnə/).
Is Valentina a popular name right now?
Valentina is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #47 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1897–2024.)
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