Валенти́на
Valentínafeminine
The English name Valentina is translated into Russian as Валенти́на (Valentína).
Валенти́на is a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While Валенти́на is the full name, several other forms are used depending on the relationship between speakers. Валя is a common short form, and Валюша is a more affectionate, endearing version of the name.
How do you pronounce it?
Valentína
Did you know?
- In Soviet history, the name Валенти́на became globally famous due to Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman to fly in space. Her achievement made the name a symbol of female empowerment and scientific progress in the 1960s.
- The name Валенти́на is associated with the 'Name Day' tradition in the Orthodox Church, which is often celebrated as an alternative to or alongside a birthday.
- Russian naming customs allow for a wide variety of 'pet names' beyond Валя. Depending on the level of intimacy, a Валенти́на might be called Валечка to sound more delicate or Валюха to sound more colloquial and blunt.
Examples in context
- Приятно познакомиться, Валентина.Nice to meet you, Valentina.
- Валя, как твои дела?Valya, how are you doing?
Example conversation
Anastasia introduces her friend to Dmitry.
- Анастасия AnastasiaДмитрий, познакомься, это Валенти́на.Dmitriy, poznakom'sya, eto Valentina.Dmitry, meet Valentina.
- Дмитрий DmitryПривет, Валенти́на! Очень приятно.Privet, Valentina! Ochen' priyatno.Hi, Valentina! Nice to meet you.
- Анастасия AnastasiaОна мой коллега по работе.Ona moy kollega po rabote.She is my coworker.
- Дмитрий DmitryРад познакомиться с вами.Rad poznakomit'sya s vami.I am glad to meet you both.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “valentina” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
