Valenti

Descriptive

Meaning

Strong or valiant ones.

Etymology

An Italian plural or patronymic form derived from the Latin 'valens' meaning strong. This form may indicate descent from someone named Valente or represent a plural occupational designation.

About the Valenti Surname

An Italian surname emphasizing strength or valor, possibly with patronymic elements. The name is particularly associated with southern Italian regions.

Distribution

Italy, particularly Sicily and southern regions, with diaspora in the United States and Australia.

Notable Bearers

Jack Valenti (film executive)

People with the Valenti Surname

Girolano Valenti

Chairman of the Anti-Fascist Committee