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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • Roman Christian who according to tradition was martyred during the persecution of Christians by Emperor Claudius II. Saint Valentine's Day was primarily celebrated in his honor, but was also inspired by another martyr named Valentine, who was bishop of Terni, a region in central Italy.

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  • proper noun Saint Valentine
  • proper noun A male given name in quiet but steady use since the 16th century.
  • proper noun An English and Scottish surname derived from the male given name.
  • proper noun A female given name occasionally borrowed from French.
  • proper noun Alternative form of valentine.

Etymologies

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Latin Valentinus, from valeō ("I am strong, healthy").

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