Gender Feminine
Pronounced Pron. AL-ba(Italian, Spanish) AL-bə(Catalan)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

This name is derived from two distinct names, Alba 2 and Alba 3, with distinct origins, Latin and Germanic. Over time these names have become confused with one another. To further complicate the matter, alba means "dawn" in Italian, Spanish and Catalan. This may be the main inspiration behind its use in Italy and Spain.

Related Names

VariantElba(Spanish)
Other Languages & CulturesAlba(Ancient Roman) Elva(Danish) Aafje(Dutch) Alba(Germanic) Elfa, Elva(Icelandic) Alva(Norwegian) Alva(Swedish)
User SubmissionsAlba, Albà

Popularity

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Name Days

Spain: August 15

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Entry updated January 22, 2019