Meaning & Origin
a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Valentine
Valentin is a boy's baby name of Latin origin, from the Roman family name Valentinus, derived from valens meaning 'strong,' 'healthy,' or 'powerful.' Saint Valentine — the 3rd-century martyr whose feast day (February 14) became the holiday of romantic love — made this name synonymous with love and devotion.
Valentin is the Spanish, French, and Eastern European form of Valentine — more continental and perhaps more masculine than its English counterpart. In Latino communities, it has been a steady choice. The St. Valentine connection gives it the warmth of the most romantic holiday in the calendar.