Saint Valentine

Sweethearts' ancient advocate

Saint Valentine refers to one or more early Christian martyrs venerated on February 14th, though historical details are murky.

The name now evokes romantic love through Valentine's Day, the holiday honoring him.

A valentine is a card, gift, or sweetheart associated with this day: Will you be my valentine?

I sent her a valentine.

Opposites
sacred vs profane love

Saint ValentineCasanova

Proverbial ladies' man

Don Juan · Marquis de Sade · Aphrodite · Eros · libertine

christian sanctity vs paganism

Saint ValentineCupid

Roman love deity

Venus · Aphrodite · Eros · pagan deity · Freya

love and union vs heartbreak and separation

Saint Valentineheartbreaker

One who causes romantic anguish

Eris · homewrecker · matchbreaker · lonely hearts · divorce lawyer

Family

saint, saintly, sainthood, saintliness, saints, sanctify, sanctification, sanctuary, sanctum

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G