Valentin is a male given name meaning "strong, healthy, power, rule". It comes from the Latin name ''Valentinus'', as in Saint Valentin. Commonly found in Argentina, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Romania, Russia, Scandinavia, Ukraine, Latin America and Spain. Valentin is also used as a surname in Spanish and German speaking-countries.

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Valentin Abel Valentin Abel (born 7 February 1991) is a German Free Democratic Party politician. He was a Member of the Bundestag from Baden-Württemberg from 2021 to 2025.. Early life and career Abel was born in Künzelsau and graduated from the Univers ...

(born 1991), German politician * Valentin Alexandru (born 1991), Romanian footballer *

Valentín Alsina Valentín Alsina (December 16, 1802 – September 6, 1869) was an Argentine lawyer and politician. Biography Early life Alsina was born in Buenos Aires and studied law at the University of Córdoba. He occupied diverse posts in government, an ...

(1802–1869), Argentine statesman *

Valentín Barco Valentín Barco (born 23 July 2004) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a left-back or wide midfielder for club Brighton & Hove Albion, and the Argentina national team. He was included in The Guardian's "Next Generation" list f ...

(born 2004), Argentine footballer * Valentín Bettiga (born 1999), Argentine basketball player *

Valentin Blass Valentin Lukas Blass (born 17 April 1995) is a German professional basketball Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular Basketball court, court, compete with th ...

(born 1995), German basketball player * Valentin Barbero (born 2000), Argentine footballer * Valentin Bondarenko (1937–1961), Soviet fighter pilot *

Valentin de Boulogne Valentin de Boulogne (before 3 January 1591 – 19 August 1632), sometimes referred to as Le Valentin, was a French painter in the tenebrist style. Origins Valentin was born in Coulommiers, France, where he was baptised in the parish of Sai ...

(before 1591 – 1632), French painter *

Valentín Burgoa Valentín Alberto Burgoa (born 16 August 2000) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder In the sport of association football, a midfielder takes an Glossary of association football terms#O, outfield position prima ...

(born 2000), Argentine footballer *

Valentin Brunel Valentin Brunel (; born 17 December 1996), better known by his stage name Kungs ( ), is a French DJ, record producer and musician. A native of Toulon, he released his first album ''Layers (Kungs album), Layers'' in 2016 after success with " ...

(born 1996), French DJ known as Kungs * Valentin "Val" Brunn (born 1994), German electronic music producer and DJ known as

Virtual Riot Christian Valentin Brunn (Born 20 July 1994), better known by his stage name Virtual Riot, is a German electronic music producer and DJ. He has released seventeen extended plays and two studio albums, most notably his 2016 extended play ''Chemis ...

Valentin Bosioc Valentin Bosioc (born Valentin George Bosioc on 13 January 1983) is a Romanian professional bodybuilder and fitness model, as well as certified fitness instructor, personal trainer and nutritionist., a holistic fitness expert. He rose to promine ...

(born 1983), Romanian bodybuilder *

Valentín Carboni Valentín Carboni (born 5 March 2005) is an Argentine professional association football, footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club Inter Milan and the Argentina national football team, Argentina national team. Club career Early ...

(born 2005), Argentine footballer * Valentín Castellanos (born 1998), Argentine footballer *

Valentin Ceaușescu Valentin Ceaușescu (born 17 February 1948) is a Romanian physicist. He is the eldest and only surviving child of former communist President Nicolae Ceaușescu and Elena Ceaușescu. Biography Early life and education Valentin Ceaușesc ...

(born 1948), Romanian physicist *

Valentin Chmerkovskiy Valentin Aleksandrovich "Val" Chmerkovskiy (born March 24, 1986) is a Ukrainian-American professional dancer, best known for his appearances on the U.S. version of '' Dancing with the Stars'', which he won three times. Chmerkovskiy is a two-time ...

(born 1986), Ukrainian–American ballroom dancer *

Valentin Coșereanu Valentin Coșereanu (born 17 July 1991) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays for Liga II club AFC Câmpulung Muscel.Valentin Crețu (disambiguation) Valentin Crețu may refer to: * Valentin Crețu (luger) (born 1989), Romanian luger * Valentin Crețu (footballer) (born 1989), Romanian footballer {{hndis, Cretu, Valentin ...

, several people *

Valentin Demidov Valentin Valentinovich Demidov (; born on 28 November 1976), is a Russian politician who is currently the 8th head of Belgorod, since 17 January 2023. He had also served as the 5th head of Simferopol from 2021 to 2022 and as the Minister of Econo ...

(born 1976), Russian politician *

Valentín Depietri Valentín Depietri (born 31 October 2000) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a winger for Argentine club Talleres. Career Depietri began his career at a very young age. He initially joined Unicen, before moving to an academ ...

(born 2000), Argentine footballer *

Valentín Díaz Valentín Díaz y Villanueva (1 November 1845 – 11 December 1916) was a Filipino patriot who was among the founders of the Katipunan that started the Philippine Revolution against Spain in 1896. He was elected as treasurer of the organiz ...

(1845–1916), Filipino patriot *

Valentin Dikul Valentin Ivanovich Dikul (; born 3 April 1948) is a Russian circus strongman and rehabilitation specialist. He is a People's Artist of Russia (1999) and the head of the Russian medical and rehabilitation center of the musculoskeletal system di ...

(born 1948), Russian circus artist *

Valentin Dzhavelkov Valentin Dzhavelkov (, born 11 February 1968) is a Bulgarian modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics The 1992 Summer Olympics (, ), officially the Games of the XXV Olympiad (, ) and officially branded as Barcelona '92, ...

(born 1968), Bulgarian Olympic pentathlete *

Valentín Elizalde Valentín Elizalde Valencia (; 1 February 1979 – 25 November 2006) was a regional Mexican singer. Nicknamed "El Gallo de Oro" (The Golden Rooster), he was known for his off-key style. His biggest hits included: "Vete Ya," "Ebrio de Amor", an ...

(1979–2006), Mexican singer *

Valentin Eysseric Valentin Eysseric (born 25 March 1992) is a French professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for TFF 1. Lig club Iğdır. Club career Monaco Eysseric began his career playing for a host of youth clubs before settling at Mon ...

(born 1992), French footballer *

Valentin Fernández Coria Valentin is a male given name meaning "strong, healthy, power, rule". It comes from the Latin name ''Valentinus'', as in Saint Valentin. Commonly found in Argentina, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Romania, Russia, Scandinavia, Ukraine, Latin A ...

(1886–1954), Argentine chess player *

Valentin Friedland Valentin Friedland (14 February 149026 April 1556), also called Valentin Troitschendorf (or Trozendorf or Trotzendorf or Trocedorfius) after his birthplace, was a German scholar and educationist of the Reformation. Friedland was a friend of Marti ...

(1490–1556), German scholar *

Valentin Gaft Valentin Iosifovich Gaft (; 2 September 1935 – 12 December 2020) was a Soviet and Russian actor. He was a People's Artist of the RSFSR (1984). Biography Early life and education Gaft was born in Moscow to Jewish parents, Iosif Ruvimovich Gaft ...

(1935–2020), Russian actor *

Valentin Gapontsev Valentin P. Gapontsev (23 February 1939 – 22 October 2021) was a Russian-American laser physicist, billionaire, and the founder, CEO, and chairman of IPG Photonics. At the time of his death, his net worth was estimated at US$2.3 billion. Earl ...

(1939–2021), Russian–American billionaire * Valentin Gasc (born 2000), Argentine footballer * Valentin Gheorghe (born 1997), Romanian footballer *

Valentin Gjokaj Valentin Gasper Gjokaj (born 23 August 1993) is a Switzerland, Swiss-Albanian professional Defender (association football), footballer who plays as a Defender (association football), defender. Club career FC Luzern Born in Lucerne, Gjokaj bega ...

(born 1993), Albanian footballer *

Valentin Glushko Valentin Petrovich Glushko (; ; born 2 September 1908 – 10 January 1989) was a Soviet engineer who was program manager of the Soviet space program from 1974 until 1989. Glushko served as a main designer of rocket engines in the Soviet progra ...

(1908–1989), Soviet rocket engineer * Valentín Gómez (born 2003), Argentine footballer * Valentin Grubeck (born 1995), Austrian footballer * Valentín Haberkon (born 1995), Argentine footballer * Valentin Haussmann (died c. 1611), German composer *

Valentin Inzko Valentin Inzko (born 22 May 1949) is an Austrian diplomat who served as the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2009 to 2021. He also served as the European Union Special Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2009 to 2011 ...

(born 1949), Austrian diplomat * Valentin Ivanov (disambiguation), several people *

Valentín Larralde Valentín Larralde (born 15 November 2000) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Defensa y Justicia. Career Larralde spent his embryonic years with a local team in El Pato, which preceded a two-year stint with I ...

(born 2000), Argentine footballer *

Valentin Madouas Valentin Madouas (born 12 July 1996) is a French cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam . Career Described as a puncheur, Madouas has seen success in one-day classic races as well as having strong climbing abilities. He won his first pro ...

(born 1996), French cyclist * Valentín Mancini (born 2003), Argentine footballer *

Valentin-Yves Mudimbe Valentin-Yves Mudimbe (8 December 1941 – 22 April 2025) was a Democratic Republic of the Congo, Congolese philosopher, academic and author of poems, novels, as well as books and articles on African culture and intellectual history. Mudimbe was ...

(born 1941), Congolese philosopher, professor, and author * Valentin Nikolayev (disambiguation), several people *

Valentin Olenik Valentin Grigoryevich Olenik (; 18 July 1939 – 12 February 1987)
was a Russian ...

(1939–1987), Russian Olympic wrestler *

Valentín Otondo Valentín Otondo (born 20 August 1999) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Liniers Bahía Blanca. Career Otondo started his career with Sarmiento de Pigüé, prior to moving to Olimpo in 2017. He was an ...

(born 1999), Argentine footballer *

Valentin Parnakh Valentin Yakovlevich Parnakh () (1891–1951) was a Soviet musician and choreographer, who was a founding father of Soviet jazz. He was also a poet, and translated many foreign works into Russian, notably Spanish poetry and plays. Early years P ...

(1891–1951), Russian jazz musician * Valentín Perales (born 1995), Argentine footballer * Valentin Plătăreanu (1936–2019), Romanian actor *

Valentin Poénaru Valentin Alexandre Poénaru (born 1932 in Bucharest) is a Romanian– French mathematician. He was a Professor of Mathematics at University of Paris-Sud, specializing in low-dimensional topology. Life and career Born in Bucharest, Romania, he d ...

(born 1932), Romanian–French mathematician * Valentin Prades (born 1992), French Olympic pentathlete * Valentin Purosalo (born 2005), Finnish footballer * Valentin Rapp (born 1992), German squash player *

Valentin Roberge Valentin Sébastien Roger Roberge (born 9 June 1987) is a professional association football, footballer who plays for Cypriot club AEK Larnaca FC, AEK Larnaca as a centre-back. Born in France, he represents Cyprus national football team, Cyprus ...

(born 1987), French footballer *

Valentin Rose (disambiguation) Valentin Rose may refer to: * Valentin Rose the Elder (1736–1771), pharmacist * Valentin Rose (pharmacologist) (1762–1807), his son, German pharmacologist * Valentin Rose (classicist) Valentin Rose (8 January, 1829 – 25 December, 1916) ...

, several people * Valentin Rosier (born 1996), French footballer * Valentin Sabella (born 1999), Argentine footballer * Valentin Sarov (born 1976), Bulgarian–Qatari weightlifter *

Valentin Serov Valentin Alexandrovich Serov (; – 5 December 1911) was a Russian painter and one of the premier portrait artists of his era. Life and work Youth and education Serov was born in Saint Petersburg, son of the Russian composer and music crit ...

(1865–1911), Russian painter * Valentin Shashin (1916–1977), Soviet politician * Valentin Stocker (born 1989), Swiss footballer * Valentin Strukov (born 1953), Estonian politician *

Valentin Teodosiu Valentin Teodosiu (; born 17 September 1953) is a Romanian actor. He appeared in more than fifty films since 1977. He is well known as the voice of channel ProTV since 1995. Teodosiu was born in Bucharest and graduated in 1978 from the I.L. Car ...

(born 1953), Romanian actor *

Valentín Trujillo (actor) Rafael Valentín Trujillo Gazcón (28 March 1951 – 4 May 2006) was a Mexican actor, writer and director. His career spanned 48 years, where he appeared in over 140 films and directed 20 films. Early life Trujillo was born on 28 March 1951, i ...

(1951–2006), Mexican actor, writer and director * Valentín Umeres (born 2003), Argentine footballer * Valentín Vada (born 1996), Argentine footballer * Valentín Vergara (1879-1930), Argentine lawyer and politician * Valentín Viola (born 1991), Argentine footballer * Valentin Vodnik (1758–1819), Slovenian intellectual, linguist, poet, journalist and editor *

Valentin Yordanov Valentin Dimitrov Yordanov (; born January 26, 1960), also transliterated Jordanov, is a retired Bulgarian freestyle wrestler who competed in the up to 52 kg weight class. He is an Olympic gold medalist, seven-time World Champion, seven-ti ...

(born 1960), Bulgarian Olympic wrestler

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Charles-Valentin Alkan Charles-Valentin Alkan (; 30 November 1813 – 29 March 1888) was a French composer and virtuoso pianist. At the height of his fame in the 1830s and 1840s he was, alongside his friends and colleagues Frédéric Chopin and Franz Liszt, amon ...

(1813–1888), French-Jewish composer and pianist * Franco Valentín Flores (born 1993), Argentine footballer *

Hans-Valentin Hube Hans-Valentin Hube (29 October 1890 – 21 April 1944) was a German general during World War II who commanded armoured forces in the invasions of Poland, France and the Soviet Union. In the course of the war, Hube led the 16th Infantry Divi ...

(1890–1944), German Wehrmacht general

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Dave Valentin David Peter Valentin (April 29, 1952 – March 8, 2017) was an American Latin jazz flautist of Puerto Rican descent. Life and career Valentin was born to Puerto Rican parents in The Bronx in New York City. He attended The High School of Mus ...

(1952–2017), American Latin jazz flautist * Gabriel Valentin, German physiologist * Isabelle Valentin (born 1962), French politician *

Karl Valentin Karl Valentin (, born Valentin Ludwig Fey; 4 June 1882 – 9 February 1948) was a Bavarian comedian. He had significant influence on German Weimar culture. Valentin starred in many silent films in the 1920s, and was sometimes called the "Cha ...

(1882–1948), German comedian, author and film producer *

Bobby Valentín Roberto "Bobby" Valentín Fret (born June 9, 1941), is a Puerto Rican musician and salsa bandleader. He is known as "El Rey del Bajo" (King of the Bass). Early years Valentín was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico. He was taught by his father to p ...

(born 1941), "El Rey del Bajo" (King of the Bass) * Rodolfo Valentin (born 1944), Argentine hairdresser

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