Valentina

Valentina is the feminine form of the Latin name Valentinus, itself derived from the Latin root valens, meaning strong or healthy. The name became widely used in the Christian tradition through Saint Valentine, a third-century Roman martyr whose feast day on February 14 became associated with romantic love. Valentina Tereshkova, the Soviet cosmonaut who in 1963 became the first woman to travel to space, gave the name particular modern prominence. Related forms include Valentine, Valentin, and Valentino.