Valenti

Valenti is an Italian surname. It is derived from the given name Valentino, with the sense of strength or health that comes from the Latin Valentinus and the root valere. The surname is one of several patronymic forms built from European given names that emerged in Italy during the Middle Ages and early modern period.

Valenti is found throughout Italy, with concentrations in regions where patronymic endings were common, and it is also widespread among Italian communities abroad, including in the Americas and Australia, due to migration in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Bearers of the name have appeared in a wide range of fields, including sports, arts, science, and public life. As with many surnames, there is no single association or lineage tied to all individuals named Valenti; rather, it represents numerous distinct family lines.

Variants and related names include Valentini, Valente, and Valentino. The form Valenti is related to these names and may reflect local spelling practices or genealogical branches.

The term Valenti may also be encountered in non-surname contexts, such as fictional characters or organizations named after individuals who bore the surname, though these usages are not standardized.