The nameAlbane
Albane is a French girl's name of Latin origin, the feminine of Alban. Rare and elegant, it has been well liked in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Albane comes from the Latin Albanus, "from Alba", and also recalls albus, "white".
Origin
Latin. Saint Alban, the first martyr of Britain, is the patron of the name.
History
Albane spread in France in the 2000s and 2010s. Girls named Albane celebrate their name day on Saint Alban's feast.
Albane in other languages
Albane is the French feminine of Alban. It is Albana in Italian and Spanish, and remains mostly French.
Popularity of the name Albane
Albane in France
Albane was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 5,190 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Albane. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Albane in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 916 births a year on average, against 468 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Albane mean?
Albane comes from the Latin Albanus, "from Alba", and also recalls albus, "white".
What is the origin of the name Albane?
Latin. Saint Alban, the first martyr of Britain, is the patron of the name.
Is Albane a girl's or a boy's name?
Albane is a girl's name.