albertine
|al-ber-tine|
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/ˈælbərˌtiːn/
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/ˈælbətɪn/
noble and bright
Etymology
Etymology Information
'albertine' originates from the name 'Albert', which is of Germanic origin, specifically from the word 'Adalbert', where 'adal' meant 'noble' and 'beraht' meant 'bright'.
Historical Evolution
'Adalbert' transformed into the Old French name 'Albert', and eventually became the modern English name 'Albertine'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'noble and bright', but over time it evolved into a name and a type of rose.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of climbing rose, known for its fragrant pink flowers.
The albertine rose bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a female given name, derived from Albert.
Albertine was named after her grandfather, Albert.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/13 09:06