Valentine
Meaning of Valentine
The name Valentine is a timeless and versatile choice, suitable for both boys and girls. Originating from the Latin name Valentinus, which means "strong" or "healthy," Valentine carries a sense of vitality and charm. In French, it is pronounced as VAH-lahn-teen (/va.lɑ̃.tin/), while in English, it is commonly pronounced as VAL-en-tyn (/ˈvæləntaɪn/). This elegant name has several variations including Valentin and Valentina. Historically associated with Saint Valentine, the patron saint of love, the name evokes romantic connotations and has been celebrated through Valentine's Day festivities worldwide. Although not exceedingly common in recent years, Valentine has maintained a steady presence in the United States, reflecting its enduring appeal across generations.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as VAH-lahn-teen (/va.lɑ̃.tin/)
English
- Pronunced as VAL-en-tyn (/ˈvæləntaɪn/)
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Notable People Named Valentine
| Valentine de Saint-Point was a multi-talented French artist, known for writing the first futurist manifesto and for her theory of "a total fusion of the arts," as well as her later involvement in Middle Eastern politics and her conversion to Islam. |
| Valentine Greatrakes, also known as "Greatorex" or "The Stroker", was an Irish faith healer who toured England in 1666, claiming to cure people by the laying on of hands. |
| Major Valentine Fleming was a British Conservative Member of Parliament and the father of authors Peter Fleming and Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond. |
| Rear-Admiral Valentine Collard was a distinguished Royal Navy officer known for his service in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, retiring to Teddington in Middlesex where he tragically took his own life after suffering severe ill-health and the loss of his wives. |
