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Name Origin

Alban is a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'white' or 'from Alba'. It refers to the ancient Italian city of Alba Longa, which was said to be founded by the mythical Aeneas.

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Famous People

Alban Berg (1885-1935)

Composer

  • Developed a distinctive style of atonality
  • Wrote influential operas such as Wozzeck and Lulu

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