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Albert

Boy · German · Medium name

Meaning
Noble and bright
Pronunciation
AL-burt
Origin
German

From Germanic 'adal' (noble) and 'beraht' (bright).

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: German, English

Commonly used in: United States, Germany, Western Europe

Alternate spellings

  • AlbertoSpanish / Italian

    Spanish and Italian form.

Cultural associations

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  • Albert Einstein

    1879–1955

    German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Germanic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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