Valentí is the Catalan form of the Latin name Valentine (from Valentinus). It is a masculine given name used primarily in Catalonia, Spain.EtymologyThe name derives from the Roman cognomen Valentinus, itself a derivative of Valens, meaning “strong, vigorous, healthy” in Latin. Saint Valentine, a 3rd-century martyr, popularized the name. The association of Valentine’s Day with romance stems from the coincidence of his feast day (February 14) with the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia.Distinctive UsageIn Catalan, the form Valentí follows the typical pattern of name adaptation, where Latin endings are altered to fit the language's phonology and orthography. A notable stress on the final syllable distinguishes it from other Romance variants.Related FormsVariants across cultures include Valentinus (Ancient Roman), Valentin (Swedish), Valent and Tin (Croatian), Valentýn (Czech), and Balendin (Basque). The name also gave rise to the English church name Valentine, revived in the 12th century.Meaning: “Strong, vigorous, healthy” (Latin)Origin: Roman cognomen ValentinusType: Given nameUsage regions: Catalan-speaking areas (Catalonia, Andorra)Patron: Saint Valentine, 3rd-century martyr