Greek Name Days

Male name

When is Valentine’s name day?

Βαλεντίνος · Valentinos

Main name day

14 February
Hieromartyrs Valentine the Presbyter and Valentine of Terni

The Greek name Βαλεντίνος (Valentinos) is celebrated on 14 February.

Next name day

Sunday 14 February 2027

Hieromartyrs Valentine the Presbyter and Valentine of Terni

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The saint behind the name day

Hieromartyr Valentine, Presbyter of Rome3rd centuryA presbyter of Rome who, according to tradition, was martyred in the 3rd century; the bishop Valentine of Terni is commemorated on the same day.Valentine was a priest in Rome in the 3rd century, secretly ministering to persecuted Christians. According to a widespread legend, he was placed under house arrest by the judge Asterius and, while discussing the faith with him, healed the judge's blind adopted daughter through prayer; the miracle led Asterius and his entire household to be baptised.Read more

Variants and other forms

In Latin letters: Valentinos, Valentino
English equivalents: Valentine, Valentin
In Greek: Βαλεντίνος