Albus
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- Name
- Albus
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- Boy name
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Albus is a masculine first name that has its origin in an ancient Roman family name or nickname, with the longer form Albinus being more commonly used.
What does the name Albus mean?
The name Albus literally means 'the white', 'the shining', or 'the bright'. Its roots lie in Latin, where it is derived from the word 'albus', meaning 'white', 'clear', 'bright', 'shining', 'sunrise', or 'twilight'. The name became famous through the character Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore from the Harry Potter series. Variants include Albin, Albinus, Albinas, and Albino. Feminine forms include Alba, Elba, Albina, Albine, Albinia, and Albinela.
Where does the name Albus come from?
The first name Albus has Latin and Roman roots and is associated with the meaning 'the white'. It originates from the Etrusco-Latin word formation albus or albīnus, which means 'white', 'clear', 'bright', 'shining', 'sunrise', or 'twilight'. It is also present in American and English language.
How do you pronounce Albus?
The pronunciation of Albus is clear and consists of two syllables. In German, the name is typically pronounced as 'Al-bus' [ˈal.bʊs]. It begins with an open A sound and ends with a short, gentle finish. The '-bus' part provides a calm and slightly rounded conclusion. Overall, Albus conveys a simple, calm, and balanced impression – clear, stable, and reserved.
When is the name day of Albus?
The name day for Albus is celebrated on March 1.
Popularity
In Germany, Albus is a rather rare first name and has not yet made a mark in the name popularity charts. Its highest ranking was in 1998, reaching 312th place in the Swedish name charts. In the last ten years, Albus has been given about 60 times there, placing it 605th in the corresponding ten-year statistics. From 1998 to 2024, it ranks 691st in Sweden.
Nicknames & pet names
Al / Albi / Albo
Similar first names
Famous people
- Albus Dumbledore (character from Harry Potter)
- Albus Severus Potter (son of Harry Potter)
Frequently asked questions about the name Albus
What does the name Albus mean?
The name Albus means 'the white', 'the shining', or 'the bright' and has its roots in Latin.
Where does the first name Albus come from?
Albus has Latin and Roman origins and is derived from the Etrusco-Latin word 'albus', which means 'white', 'clear', or 'shining'.
How popular is the name Albus?
The name Albus has become particularly well-known through the character Albus Dumbledore from the Harry Potter series and is gaining popularity in various countries.