Valentina Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Some records give Valentino; others give Valentina. Both point to the same Italian family name.

Taken at its root, Valentina points to “Of Valentino”. The change of ending between Valentino and Valentina reflects the Italian habit of naming a family in the plural or the singular. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Other spellings include Valentine.

Arms associated with the name

Looking for a Valentina coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours. Names that sound alike, such as Valentini, are easily confused in old records.

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