The name of the day: Albin
Etymology of given name Albin
The first name Albin comes from the Latin Albus and means "white". This first name is carried by about 3,000 people in France and remains little attributed today. We celebrate the Albin on March 1st.
Origin
In history we find Saint Albin who was originally from Vannes (Morbihan). He was elected bishop of Angers in 529 and devoted his life to fighting the merit of the Merovingian aristocracy, especially against incest. He died in 550. Afterwards Albin began to spread in rural France before the Revolution. It then became rare in France until the 1980s but became popular in southern Slavic countries. Today it remains little attributed in France unlike European countries where the first name Albin is very popular.
Character
Albin is a determined young man. In his professional life, he has a natural authority and a keen sense of organization. In his personal life Albin is a volunteer person who likes to be an example to others.
The first name Albin comes from the Latin Albus and means "white". This first name is carried by about 3,000 people in France and remains little attributed today. We celebrate the Albin on March 1st.
Origin
In history we find Saint Albin who was originally from Vannes (Morbihan). He was elected bishop of Angers in 529 and devoted his life to fighting the merit of the Merovingian aristocracy, especially against incest. He died in 550. Afterwards Albin began to spread in rural France before the Revolution. It then became rare in France until the 1980s but became popular in southern Slavic countries. Today it remains little attributed in France unlike European countries where the first name Albin is very popular.
Character
Albin is a determined young man. In his professional life, he has a natural authority and a keen sense of organization. In his personal life Albin is a volunteer person who likes to be an example to others.
