Valentine
Christian martyr namesake
Valentine is a given name, most famously borne by Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr whose feast day on February 14th became associated with romantic love.
The name appears in various forms across cultures.
Valentine's Day, named for the saint, is now a secular celebration of romance and affection. (Lowercase valentine is a card, gift, or sweetheart.)
Victim for beliefs
- patronRegular supporter or customer
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
- bishopDiocesan clergy head
- RomanOf ancient Italy's capital
Christian · liturgical · medieval · shrine · relic · veneration · hagiography · canonized
Festive event marking occasion
- holidayDay of rest
- festiveCheerfully celebratory
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
candy · gifts · flowers · dinner · reservation · Hallmark · seasonal · decorations
martyr
Victim for beliefs
Roman · Christian · liturgical · medieval · shrine · relic · veneration · hagiography · canonized · February
celebration
Festive event marking occasion
commercial · candy · gifts · flowers · dinner · reservation · Hallmark · seasonal · decorations · party
love
Intense fond attachment
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- heartCirculatory system's pump
- candlelitLit by wax flames
passion · devotion · affection · couple · date · kissing · intimacy · courtship · serenade · wooing
given
Accepted as fact
- Saint NamesAgatha, Agnes, Ambrose, Andrew, Anthony
- Christian MartyrsStephen, Sebastian, Lawrence, Ignatius of Antioch, Felicity
- Early SaintsSaint Stephen, Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saint Lawrence, Saint Sebastian
- NebraskaNebraska, Lincoln, Omaha, Columbus, Hastings
- Orson Scott CardLost Boys, The Swarm, Ender, Bean, Petra
- holidaysChristmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Halloween, New Year's Day
Valentinehate mail
Threatening or abusive correspondence
Dear John letter · rejection letter · poison pen letter · curse · dismissal
- Valentine's DayHoliday for lovers
- be my valentine
- Valentine cardRomantic February greeting
- Valentine giftsTokens for sweethearts' holiday
- Saint ValentineMartyred patron of lovers
- St. Valentine's DayFebruary holiday for romance