Male first name (English): Valentine, the Strong, the Strong, Latin (Roman epithet); valens = healthy, strong, strong, originally a Roman surname, known by the veneration of St.. Valentin (3rd century) Female first name (French): Valentine, the Strong, the Strong, Latin (Roman epithet); valens = healthy, strong, vigorous, information on male form Valentin, originally a Roman surname, known by the veneration of Sts. Valentin (3rd century)