Girl
Latin
2 syllables
Alba
AL-bah
/ˈæl.bə/
"White as dawn" — a luminous Latin name beloved in southern Europe and beyond
Alba comes from the Latin albus meaning white or bright, and is also connected to the concept of dawn. It is one of the oldest place names in Europe, with Alba Longa being a legendary city of ancient Latium. The name is extremely popular in Spain and Italy, and has been gaining ground in English-speaking countries as parents seek crisp, international two-syllable names.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesAl · ba
GenderGirl
OriginLatin
Root WordAlbus
MeaningWhite, dawn, bright
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year2015
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayDecember 8
Nicknames
AlbieAlbsAlly
About the Name Alba
Alba means white, bright, or dawn in Latin. It comes from the Latin albus meaning white, and is associated with the light of morning.
Alba originates from Latin and is an ancient name used in Rome and throughout the Mediterranean. It is particularly popular today in Spain and Italy.
Alba is highly popular in Spain, Italy, and Catalonia. It is rising in the UK and US as parents discover its clean, international sound.
Alba Rose, Alba Lucia, and Alba Celeste are luminous combinations that honor the name's radiant meaning.
Albas are often described as bright, elegant, and quietly strong — a name that evokes clarity and light.
Alba is spelled A-L-B-A in all major languages. There are no common variant spellings.
Personality of Alba
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Alba
Creativity
78%
Elegance
88%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
80%
Strength
72%
Warmth
76%
Famous People Named Alba
J
Jessica Alba
American actress and businesswoman, founder of The Honest Company
A
Alba (mythology)
Name of the legendary Latin city Alba Longa, mythic birthplace of Romulus and Remus
A
Alba Flores
Spanish actress known for Money Heist (La Casa de Papel)
Middle Names for Alba
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Alba
Alba Rose
Alba Lucia
Alba Sofia
Alba Grace
Alba Marie
Alba Elena
Alba Celeste
Alba Vera
Alba Jade
Alba Fern
Names Similar to Alba
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Alba
700 BC
Alba Longa flourishes as the mythic Latin city that preceded Rome
1200
Alba used as a place name and personal name throughout medieval Latin Europe
1990
Alba gains widespread recognition as actress Jessica Alba rises to fame
2015
Alba enters the UK top 200 and begins rising in English-speaking countries
Numerology & Symbolism of Alba
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Capricorn
1
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
White
💎
Lucky Stone
Pearl
🌸
Lucky Flower
White Lily
Alba Around the World
How Alba is written in different languages and scripts
ألبا
Arabic
アルバ
Japanese
Альба
Russian
알바
Korean
阿尔芭
Chinese
Άλμπα
Greek
अल्बा
Hindi
אַלְבָּה
Hebrew
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