Alba at a glance
- Meaning
- Dawn
- Origin
- Spanish
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- A-lba
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Albah, Albaah, Albiah, Albeeya, Albiyiya, Albe
Lucky details for Alba
- Number
- 7
- Color
- Sea Green
- Stone
- Amethyst
- Flower
- Water Lily
- Day
- Monday
- Planet
- Neptune
- Zodiac
- Pisces
- Metal
- Platinum
Alba is a Spanish name meaning “dawn”. Parents choose Alba for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Alba reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.
Numerology
Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.
Personality
Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning
Positive Traits
Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker
Negative Traits
Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed
Career Suggestions
Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy
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FAQs about the name Alba
What does the name Alba mean?
Alba means “dawn” and comes from a Spanish root.
Is Alba a boy or girl name?
Alba is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Alba?
Alba is pronounced A-lba (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Alba?
The lucky number for Alba is 7, ruled by Neptune.
What are good nicknames for Alba?
Popular short forms include Albi, Aly.
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