US Popularity Rank: 2325

Origin: German

Meaning: White; Bright; Fortunate; Noble shining one; Dawn

The epitome of purity, Alba is a gender-neutral name primarily of Latin origin that means "white." Often linked to the Latin albus, Alba embodies the additional meanings "bright" and "fortunate," its radiance attracting much abundance. Alba has separate roots stemming from the Germanic Adalberaht, meaning "noble shining one." Within its Spanish roots, Alba also means "dawn"—from the noun amanecer—establishing baby as one willing to share the wealth, nourishing many in return.