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Valentina

va-lehn-TEE-nuh
Latin
"strength, health"
Grace Royal
By Grace Royal
Updated Tue Jul 01 2025

Valentina Origin and Meaning

The name Valentina is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "strength, health".

Effortlessly stylish, with plenty of sweetness and strength, Valentina feels like a fresh alternative to Valerie, Victoria, or Vanessa.

On trend in Spain, Mexico, Chile, and Portugal, a solid choice in Eastern Europe, on the rise in the UK and France but falling out of favor in Italy, Valentina is a well-established name that hasn’t lost its flair.

In the US, Valentina rose up the charts throughout the 2010’s and now holds a solid place in the Top 100. Given to nearly 4000 girls every year, it is particularly favored by Hispanic families.

Valentina is the feminine form of Valentine, derived from the Roman name, Valentinus meaning "strong, vigorous" and "healthy." The name is associated with love, via its connection to St. Valentine, whose feast day fell on the same day as a Roman fertility festival. This makes it a perfect option for a baby born around Valentine’s Day, or if you’re into name meanings, for a girl who will show strength in life.

Notable namesakes include Valentina Tereshkova, a Russian cosmonaut and the first woman in space; Valentina Cortese, an Oscar-nominated actress; Valentina Shevchenko, a mixed martial artist; and Valentina Lisitsa, a classic pianist.

With its arty elegance and energetic feel, Valentina has been a popular choice among famous creatives, including actress Salma Hayek, singer Kevin Jonas, dancers Lilia Kopylova and Darren Bennett, and music, radio and TV stars, Marvin and Rochelle Humes.

Perfect for February babies, determined girls, and for those wanting to subtly honor a Valerie, Valentina is a versatile and international pick. If there’s something about Valentina that you enjoy, you could also consider Vita, Vienna, Lavinia, Everina, Viviette, or Ilaria.

# 47 in the US

Valentina Rank in US Top 1000

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Valentina Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Popularity of the name Valentina

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Famous People Named Valentina

  • Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshskova
    Russian cosmonaut; first woman in space (June 16 1963).
  • Valentina de Angelis
    American actress.
  • Valentina Cervi
    Italian actress.
  • Valentina Monetta
    Sammarinese singer.
  • Valentina Cortese
    Italian actress.
  • (Maria) Valentina Vezzali
    Italian Olympic fencer and politician.
  • Valentina Ferrer
    Miss Argentina 2014.
  • Valentina Ivanovna Rakhina
    Russian painter.
  • Valentina Novakovic
    Australian actress.
  • Valentina Marchei
    Italian figure skater.
  • Valentina Zelyaeva
    Russian model.
  • Valentina Lisitsa
    classical pianist.
  • Valentina Zenere
    Argentine actress.
  • Valentina
    stage name of James Andrew Leyva, American drag queen of "RuPaul's Drag Race"
  • Valentina Marie Skelton Alonso (b. 1947)
    daughter of comedian Red Skelton.
  • Valentina Baggio (b. 1990)
    daughter of footballer Roberto Baggio.
  • Valentina Salinas (b. 2006)
    daughter of actors Jorge Salinas and Andrea Noli.
  • Valentina Paloma Pinault (b. 2007)
    daughter of actress Salma Hayek and mogul Francois,Henri Pinault.
  • Valentina Lima Jaric (b. 2009)
    daughter of supermodel Adriana Lima and basketball player Marko Jaric.
  • Valentina Campana (b. 2009)
    daughter of actress/model Natasha Alam and Joe Campana.
  • Valentina Lucic (b. 2013)
    daughter of ice hockey player Milan Lucic.
  • Valentina Edgar (b. 2014)
    daughter of mixed martial artist Frankie Edgar.
  • Valentina Rose Bennett (b. 2015)
    daughter of dancers Lilia Kopylova and Darren Bennett.
  • Valentina Angelina Jonas (b. 2016)
    daughter of singer Kevin Jonas.
  • Valentina Raine Humes (b. 2017)
    daughter of radio and TV personalities Marvin and Rochelle Humes
  • Valentina Nappi (b. 1990) Italian adult film star
    adult model
  • Valentina Marulanda
    Colombian model
  • Valentina Kolesnikova
    Miss Earth Russia 2010 , Playboy Model & Singer

The name Valentina in Pop Culture

  • Valentina
    character in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.
  • Valentina Diaz
    a TV character in "Devious Maids"
  • Valentina Barella
    character played by Lea Michele on the ABC sitcom "The Mayor".
  • Valentina "Val" Ortiz
    character from Pixar's film "Inside Out 2"

International Variations of the name Valentina

  • Valentijne
    Dutch
  • Valya
    Russian
  • Bálintka
    Hungarian
  • Walentyna
    Polish
  • Valentine
    French
  • Valeska
    Slavic

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