Valentina
strong, healthy
- Origin
- Latin
- Religion
- Catholic
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- Argentina
- Pronunciation
- vah-len-TEE-nah
- Popularity
- rising
Common nicknames
ValTina
About the name Valentina
Valentina is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "strong, healthy". It is most commonly used in Catholic families and is especially popular in Argentina.
Valentina is the feminine form of Valentinus and shares its root with Saint Valentine. It has been a top-10 girls' name across most of Latin America for the last decade and has climbed into the US top 100. The four-syllable full name and its short nickname (Val) give parents flexibility as the child grows.
Popularity trend: Valentina has been gaining ground with parents in recent years.
Reviewed by the Babbloom Editorial Team. Read our editorial methodology.
Frequently asked about Valentina
- What does the name Valentina mean?
- Valentina means "strong, healthy". It's a girl name of Latin origin, most commonly used in Catholic families and popular in Argentina.
- Where does the name Valentina come from?
- Valentina originates from Latin. On Babbloom it's classified in the Catholic naming tradition.
- Is Valentina a boy or girl name?
- Valentina is a girl name.