Albert (given name)

Albert is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Germanic Adalbert and Adelbert, containing the words adal ("noble") and beraht ("bright", compare Robert). It is also less commonly in use as a surname.[1] Feminine forms of the names "Alberta" are declining in use.

Albert
Albert, Prince Consort, who popularized the name in the British Empire
Pronunciation/ˈælbərt/
French: [albɛʁ]
German: [ˈalbɛɐ̯t]
Danish: [ˈælˀpɐt]
GenderMale
Language(s)Germanic
Name dayNovember 15
Origin
MeaningNoble and bright
Other names
Related namesAl (nickname), Abert, Bert (also short for Robert), Adalbert, Albertson, Adelbert, Delbert, Adbert, Elbert, Alberto, Albrecht, Alprecht, Alpert

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References
  1. "Mfnames.com – Origin and Meaning of Albert". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
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