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Christian Name · Latin Origin
Valentine Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Valentine
boy
Valentine means "Strong; Healthy; Vigorous", a boy's name of Latin origin. The name Valentine does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Valentine does all things through Christ — strength and shield, heart trusting, greatly rejoicing, the vigorous soul strengthened by divine power.
Is Valentine in the Bible?
No — the name Valentine does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Strong; Healthy; Vigorous", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Valentine.
Pronunciation:/VAL-en-tyne/
OriginLatin
MeaningStrong; Healthy; Vigorous
What does Valentine mean?
Valentine is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Strong; Healthy; Vigorous". Valentine is strong and vigorous — and the LORD is the strength of His people. 'The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped.' Valentine's vigor flows from trusting God.
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What does Valentine mean in the Bible?
Valentine means "Strong; Healthy; Vigorous" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Valentine is strong and vigorous — and the LORD is the strength of His people. 'The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped.' Valentine's vigor flows from trusting God.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Valentine?
Valentine is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Strong; Healthy; Vigorous" — not because Scripture names anyone Valentine.
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Valentine?
Valentine has 3 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Which books of the Bible mention Valentine?
Valentine is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Valentine?
Valentine does all things through Christ — strength and shield, heart trusting, greatly rejoicing, the vigorous soul strengthened by divine power.
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Other Latin biblical names that share the spirit of "Strong; Healthy; Vigorous" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Valentine
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Valentina
girl
"Strong; Vigorous; Healthy"
Valentine & Valentina
Valentina
girl
"Strong; Healthy; Brave"
Valentine & Valentina
Valentina
girl
"Strong; Healthy; Brave"
Valentine & Valentina
Ursuline
girl
"Little bear; She-bear"
Valentine & Ursuline
Valentina
girl
"Strong; Healthy; Brave"
Valentine & Valentina
Victoria
girl
"Victory; Conqueror"
Valentine & Victoria
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Valentine name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Valentine
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Valentine?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Valentine?
You can read every verse where Valentine appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.