Meaning and Origin
What does the name Valentine mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Valentine
User Submitted Origins
Latin
65%
Roman
20%
American
9%
Scottish
2%
African
2%
Russian
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Valentine is of American origin and means "Adore".
- According to a user from Ghana, the name Valentine means "Strength /healthy".
- A user from Kenya says the name Valentine is of Roman origin and means "Love".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Val"en*tine
Senses
- A sweetheart chosen on St. Valentine's Day.
- A letter containing professions of love, or a missive of a sentimental, comic, or burlesque character, sent on St. Valentine's Day.
Other Dictionary Sources
- A card sent or given (as to a sweetheart) on Saint Valentine's Day
- A sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day ("will you be my valentine?")
Wiktionary
From Saint Valentine's Day (“day of celebration of romantic love”)
- An expression of affection, especially romantic affection, usually in the form of greeting card, gift, or message given to a person the object of affection, especially on February 14th.
- Such an extravagant was unexpected.
- A person to whom a valentine is given or from whom it's received, especially on February 14th.
- Won't you be my ?
valentine was also found in the following language(s): Italian