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Name Origin

Valentin is a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'strong' or 'healthy'. It is derived from the Roman word 'valens', which means 'to be strong' or 'to be healthy'. The name was popularized by Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD.

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Famous People

Valentin Kataev (1897-1986)

Writer

  • Author of numerous novels, short stories and plays.
  • Known for his works like 'Time Forward!' and 'The White Flood'.

Valentin Pikul (1928-1990)

Writer

  • Soviet and Russian novelist.
  • Wrote historical novels and adventure stories.

Valentin Serov (1865-1911)

Painter

  • Russian painter known for his portraits and genre scenes.
  • Notable works include 'Girl with Peaches' and 'The Mischief'.

Valentin Rasputin (1937-2015)

Writer

  • Soviet and Russian writer.
  • Known for his novels and short stories about rural life in Siberia.

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