Alban

Alban Meaning & Origin

About Alban
The name "Alban" is of Latin origin and means "white" or "fair." It is derived from the Latin word "albus," which refers to the color white. The name is often associated with Saint Alban, the first British Christian martyr, who was beheaded for his faith in the 3rd century. "Alban" is a name that conveys purity, brightness, and innocence.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alban are male.

Alban Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -62.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALPN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A4105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 L B AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑlbən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alban in Braille

Here's how to represent Alban in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Alban in braille

How to Spell the Name Alban in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Alban using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alban in sign language

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