Alban

The name Alban is of Latin origin, the meaning of which 'white', 'bright' or 'from Alba'. It is derived from the Latin family name of Albanus. This name belonged to a wealthy family who lived in the city of Alba (which translated to white city). The name could also have taken its meaning from the Celtic word ‘alp’ which means ‘rock’. There is a British saint with the name, from which the town of St Albans gets its name. He is considered to have been one of the first Christian preachers and was also the first British Christian to be made into a martyr. He is the patron saint of converts and refugees.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

white, or, man from Alba

Origin

Latin

Numerology

A is for accepting, your forgiving nature.

L is for lively, your life is full of energy!

B is for bygone, never forgetting golden memories.

A is for activities, for you have many.

N is for nice, need I say more?

Lucky

Alban lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Alban

• Judith Arundell Wright Australian poet
• Saint Alban or Albānus Romano,Briton; first Christian to be martyred on British soil
• Saint Alban of Mainz (born Remoundos Michail) Greek,German martyr
• Saint Alban Roe English Benedictine priest and martyr
• Alban Maria Johannes Berg Austrian composer of the Second Viennese School

Alban in Pop Culture

• Feminine form of Yvain
• Yvaine a star in human form in the book/film "Stardust"