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aubin

|au-bin|

C2

🇺🇸

/ˈoʊbɪn/

🇬🇧

/ˈɔːbɪn/

white → personal name

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aubin' originates from Old French, ultimately from the Latin word 'Albinus,' where 'albus' meant 'white'.

Historical Evolution

'aubin' changed from the Old French name 'Aubin' (from Latin 'Albinus') and eventually became used in modern English as the surname and given name 'aubin'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'white' (as a descriptive nickname), but over time it evolved into its current use as a personal name.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a surname or given name of French origin (from Latin 'Albinus'); used as a proper name.

aubin arrived early for the meeting and introduced himself.

Last updated: 2025/11/17 11:27