The name Alban is usually given to a Boy.
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The origin of the name lies in Latin.
Alban is pronounced as /ˈal.baːn/(German) /al.bɑ̃/(French) /ˈæl.bən/(English) /ˈɔl.bən/(English)
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Pronunciation
/ˈal.baːn/(German) /al.bɑ̃/(French) /ˈæl.bən/(English) /ˈɔl.bən/(English)
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Meaning, origin and history of the name Alban - Behind the Name
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Meaning
From the
Roman cognomen
Albanus, which meant "from
Alba".
Alba (from Latin albus "white") was the name of various places within the
Roman Empire, including the city
Alba Longa. This name was borne by
Saint Alban, the first British martyr (4th century). According to tradition, he sheltered a fugitive priest in his house. When his house was searched, he disguised himself as the priest, was arrested in his stead, and was beheaded. Another 4th-century martyr by this name was
Saint Alban of Mainz.As
An English name,
Alban was occasionally used in the Middle Ages and was revived in the 18th century, though it is now uncommon.
Origin
German, French, Albanian, English (Rare)
Pronunciation
/ˈal.baːn/(German) /al.bɑ̃/(French) /ˈæl.bən/(English) /ˈɔl.bən/(English)