Albin
English
Etymology
Early saints' name, from the Roman cognomen Albīnus, derivative of Latin albus (“white”). In the case of individuals from Germanic nations, partly also from Germanic (cf. Albwin (literally “elf friend”)), of which Alvin is the native English form.
Translations
male given name
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Faroese
Usage notes
Patronymics
- son of Albin: Albinsson
- daughter of Albin: Albinsdóttir
Declension
Singular | |
Indefinite | |
Nominative | Albin |
Accusative | Albin |
Dative | Albini |
Genitive | Albins |
German
Manx
Swedish
Etymology
From Latin Albīnus, partly merged with Germanic Albwin, the German equivalent of English Alvin.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /¹albɪn/
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