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The Story of My Name Valentin from Equatorial Guinea, Africa Photo: John & Mel Kots (Flickr) In Valentin's country, Equatorial Guinea, Spanish is spoken. He says, "Valentin means "brave and strong" in Spanish, so my parents decided to call me Valentin. A nurse at the hospital said to my mom, "Yes, you are right. Today is San Valentin's day, too, and this name definitely matches with today."   My name is Valentin. I would like to tell you just a little bit why I'm called Valentin. I was born on February 14, 1985. Everyone knows that February 14th is a special day or those who are in love with someone and for friends, too. My mother used to tell me that I am a special boy because of my birth day. Yes, that is true, but that isn't the main reason I have this name. My parents say I'm very brave. They didn't know I was born on St. Valentine's. When my mother was in labor, things became involved. I could have died, but by God's grace I survived. Valentin means "brave and strong" in Spanish, so my parents decided to call me Valentin. A nurse at the hospital said to my mom, "Yes, you are right. Today is San Valentin's day, too, and this name definitely matches with today." That is the reason why I think I was born for a special mission, which is to share love wherever I go. I know it sounds like a fairy tale from a story book, but this is my story, my true story. Return to: What's In a Name? | It's International | Home Page TOPICS Online Magazine - ©1997-2008 - Sandy and Thomas Peters - topics.mag@gmail.com