Alba: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Alba · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Alba: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Dawn, white»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Latin
Popularity
74 out of 100
Where Alba is popular
- AlbaniaPopular
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Alba
With its Latin heritage, Alba has long been valued for its meaning, "Dawn, white." It is the kind of girl's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.
In everyday speech Alba is said Alba (2 syllables). Alba is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Alba is a steadily chosen option, scoring 74 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as celestial.
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FAQ
What does the name Alba mean?+
The name Alba means "Dawn, white".
What is the origin of the name Alba?+
Alba is a name of Latin origin.
Is Alba a girl or boy name?+
Alba is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Alba?+
Alba is pronounced Alba (2 syllables).
Is Alba a popular name?+
Alba is a steadily chosen option, scoring 74 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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