Valentina
Meaning of Valentina
Valentina is a beautiful and timeless name of Latin origin, meaning "strong" or "healthy." It is the feminine form of Valentine, which derives from the Roman family name Valentinus. This elegant name has been embraced in various cultures, particularly in Italian, Spanish, and Russian-speaking countries. In English-speaking regions, Valentina is pronounced as val-en-TEE-nuh (/ˌvælənˈtiːnə/), while in Italian it is va-lehn-TEE-nah (/vaˈlɛntiːna/). The name has seen a significant rise in popularity in the United States over recent decades. For instance, it ranked 49th in 2023 with 4,075 occurrences, showcasing its growing appeal among new parents. Valentina evokes images of grace and strength and carries associations with notable figures such as Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman to journey into space. Its romantic and vibrant essence makes it a cherished choice for baby girls worldwide.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as va-lehn-TEE-nah (/vaˈlɛntiːna/)
English
- Pronunced as val-en-TEE-nuh (/ˌvælənˈtiːnə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
States Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Valentina
| Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova is a Russian engineer, former Soviet cosmonaut, and the first woman to fly in space, orbiting the Earth 48 times on Vostok 6 in 1963. |
| Valentina Anatolievna Shevchenko is a renowned Kyrgyzstani and Peruvian professional mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai fighter, currently competing in the women's Flyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and holding various top rankings. |
| Valentina Lisitsa is a renowned Ukrainian-American pianist. |
| Valentina Greco is an Italian-born biologist and professor at Yale School of Medicine, known for her research on skin stem cells and tissue regeneration. |
| Valentina Monetta is a Sammarinese singer known for representing San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest multiple times. |
| Valentina Sampaio is a Brazilian model and actress who made history as the first openly transgender model for Victoria's Secret and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. |
| Maria Valentina Vezzali is a retired Italian fencer with six Olympic gold medals and 16 World Championship titles, and she is also a prominent politician. |
| Valentina Alejandra Lefort Quezada is a Chilean football player known for her versatility as a defender or midfielder, and she most recently played for Spanish team CD Móstoles URJC. |
| Valentina Zenere is an Argentine actress, model, and singer recognized for her roles in Disney Channel's Soy Luna and Juacas, as well as the Argentine telenovela Casi Ángeles, and currently starring in the Netflix series Elite as Isadora Artiñán. |
| Valentina Suzukei is a prominent ethnomusicologist from the Tyva Republic (Tuva), Russia. |
| Valentina Visconti, Queen of Cyprus - Valentina Visconti, daughter of Bernabò Visconti and Beatrice Regina della Scala, was the Queen consort of Cyprus and titular Queen consort of Jerusalem through her marriage to Peter II of Cyprus. |
| Valentina Arrighetti is a 1.85m tall Italian professional volleyball player who has competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics and plays as a middle blocker for the Italy women's national volleyball team and Volley Bergamo at the club level. |
| Valentina Ferrer is an Argentine model, actress, TV host, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Argentina 2014 and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2014 pageant. |
| Valentina Truppa is an Italian Olympic dressage rider who represented Italy in two Summer Olympics, with her best individual result being 15th place in 2012. |
| Valentina Zelyaeva is a well-known Russian model. |
