Etymology

valentine

val·en·tine
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Today it means: An expression of affection, especially romantic affection, usually in the form of greeting card, gift, or message given the object of one's affection, especially on February 14th. Full definition →

Latin Valentīnus
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valentine · noun1

From Saint Valentine's Day (“day of celebration of romantic love”).

Valentine · proper noun, noun2

  1. Latin · derived fromValentīnus
  2. English todayValentine

From Latin Valentīnus, a patronymic from Valēns (Roman cognomen), itself nominalized from vālens (“strong, healthy”) + -īnus (“-ine”). Doublet of Valentinus, Valentino, Valentina, and Valentini.

Words from the same roots

LatinValentīnus<id:cognomen> all →

ValentinoValentinaValentinus

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