Albina

Latin

"white"

Albina Origin and Meaning

The name Albina is a girl's name.

Albina is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'albus' meaning 'white' or 'bright.' The name suggests qualities of purity, clarity, and radiance. Historically popular across Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia, Poland, Slovenia, and Albania, Albina has been used since ancient Roman times. In Catholic tradition, Saint Albina was a 3rd-century martyr. The name experienced modest popularity in the early 20th century in Slavic countries but became less common in recent decades. Albina offers a classical European sound with a delicate yet distinctive quality. In some cultures, it's associated with the dawn or morning light, symbolizing new beginnings and hope.

Albina Rank in US Top 1000

# 838 in the US

Famous People Named Albina

• Saint Albina of Caesarea 3rd century martyr
• Albina du Boisrouvray French philanthropist
• Albina Mayorova Russian distance runner
• Albina Nikolayevna Loginova Russian archer
• Albina Faria de Assis Pereira Africano Angolan chemist and politician
• Albina Khabibulina Uzbekistani tennis player
• Albina Borisovna Dzhanabaeva Russian singer of girl group Via Gra
• Albina Guarnieri Canadian MP
• Albina Rodriguez wife of Bolivian industrialist Simón Iturri Patiño ('The King of Tins')
• Sophie Maria Josephine Albina Chotek von Chotkow und Wognin birth name of Sophie, Duchess of Hohenbog; wife of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

The name Albina in Pop Culture

• Albina Latin feminine form of Albinus (which was derived from Albus, meaning 'white'). As an English name it was used fairly regularly from the 17th century until the end of the 19th century, but is now rare. Albinia was also used.