Traditional Albania Names

noble, nobility

Settler, rooted, established

Near the day, dawn, or Venus

dawn

from Alba; white; from Albania

Noble, bright, or famous through nobility

Man, warrior

Against birth, defiant

from Arbëria, the ancient name for Albania, signifying 'Albanian' or 'from Albania'

silver, shining, pure

Golden day

gold, golden

Golden, from the Albanian word 'ar' meaning gold

oath, pledge

faith, pledge, oath

Loyal, faithful

Generous, noble

From Dardania, possibly 'pear' or 'thorn'

Gift

Light

Patience, endurance

God is my light

Wind, air, breeze

good smell, fragrant

White fate, lucky

Lucky, fortunate

lucky, fortunate

Butterfly

Born, youth, generation

From the gentian flower

Joy, happiness

Free, noble

Blue, referring to sky or sea

From the Castra, a Roman fort, or 'fortified place'

Gift of freedom

Gift of freedom

Lion, representing bravery and power

Born in May, beautiful

Wise advisor, guiding figure

Good smell, sweet-smelling, fragrant

tranquil, calm, blessed, living a soft, enjoyable life

Comfort, tranquility, blessing, pleasant

To be at ease, tranquil, calm

Gift, given by God

Time, good hour, or prayer

Dove

Forest, wood

Resistance, steadfastness, resilience