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Albino
How to Pronounce Albino
Pronounced ahl-BEE-noh /ΙlΛbi.noΚ/High
Meaning: Albino is an Italian and Spanish personal name from Latin 'Albinus', a derivative of 'albus', 'white' β borne by early saints. It is a genuine heritage given name and should not be confused with the unrelated English medical term.Medium
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Albino is a long-established Italian and Spanish name from Latin Albinus, from albus, 'white' β worn by several early saints, including Saint Albinus of Angers. It is a respectful heritage name; the identical English word for a person lacking pigment is a separate, unrelated use.
In the U.S. it belonged mainly to Italian and Latino immigrant families, peaking around 1927 and remaining a heritage choice. A man named Albino would often be of a grandparent-or-older generation, and the name stays in use where those traditions continue. Pope John Paul I was born Albino Luciani.
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Albino Luciani (1912β1978)Italian cleric who became Pope John Paul I; his given name was Albino.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Albino mean?
Albino is an Italian and Spanish name from Latin 'albus', meaning 'white'.
How do you pronounce Albino?
It's said ahl-BEE-noh /ΙlΛbi.noΚ/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Albino a boy or girl name?
Albino is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Albino?
Albino has always been uncommon in the U.S., an Italian and Latino heritage name from Latin 'white'.