Albert
|Al-bert|
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/ˈælbərt/
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/ˈælbət/
noble and bright
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Albert' originates from Old High German, specifically the word 'Adalbert', where 'adal' meant 'noble' and 'beraht' meant 'bright'.
Historical Evolution
'Adalbert' transformed into the French word 'Albert', and eventually became the modern English name 'Albert'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'noble and bright', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a male given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'noble and bright'.
Albert Einstein was a renowned physicist.
Last updated: 2025/06/13 08:06