218 Adorable Albanian Baby Names From The Balkan Country

Albanian baby names are a fascinating illustration of historical and multicultural influences. Located on the Balkan peninsula of southeast Europe, Albania is rooted in the ancient Illyrian heritage. Albania's naming practices have undergone a significant change and exhibit influences from Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern cultural traditions. Albanian names are written in the Roman script (1). However, these names are typically distinct from those of other Western Balkan countries despite the presence of ethnic Albanian populations in regions like West Macedonia, Serbia, and Montenegro.

Traditionally, Albanians followed a naming convention where they have a personal name followed by a family name as the surname, with no middle name, such as Adil Berisha. Some Albanian family names, particularly in North Macedonia, indicate the tribe or clan from which a person originates. Further, religious influences also play a significant role in Albanian naming customs. For instance, a person with a family name like Fatmi, which has Islamic roots, is not necessarily a Muslim (2).

Albanian names also often reflect the natural environment, or virtues in their meanings. For instance, the name Arber means ‘field’ or ‘meadow,’ Era means ‘wind’ or ‘air,’ and Genta meaning ‘ a type of flower,’ highlighting the importance of nature. Some names embody virtues, such as Djali means ‘brave,’ Dalina means ‘gentle’ or ‘noble,’ and Valon means ‘courageous.’ Additionally, Albanian names can incorporate the name of a region or town, such as Tirana or Surroje, to indicate a person's origins (2).

In recent times, there has been a rise in the use of traditional and distinctive Albanian names, while Albanian names have become popular in other places. For instance, names like Arber, Besnik, or Elira, have acquired global status transcending their Albanian roots. This reflects the globalized nature of contemporary Albanian society. Our list of Albanian baby names offers a wealth of meaningful options, encompassing various options and preferences.

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NameGenderMeaning
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Luke
Baby Boy Sign Boy Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
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Valentina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Strong; Vigourous; Healthy
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Vera
Baby Girl Sign Girl Faith; Summer; Valor; Foreign
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Ariah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Song; Melody; Gold
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Esmeralda
Baby Girl Sign Girl Emerald
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Edison
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of Eda; Son of Adam
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Roland
Baby Boy Sign Boy Famous land; Glorious territory; From the famous land
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Arian
Baby Boy Sign Boy Noble; Educated; Golden life; Ram
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Hana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Hope, Flower, Bliss, Number one, craft, Shine, Moon
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Violeta
Baby Girl Sign Girl Violet; The violet flower
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Zamir
Baby Boy Sign Boy Conscience; Mind; Heart; Good voice; Singer
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Meera
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sea; Ocean; Boundary; Limit; Prosperous; Famous; Astonishing; Goodness
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Ismail
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex God listens
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Jahmir
Baby Boy Sign Boy Beautiful
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Jakobi
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of Jacob; Supplanter
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Kristina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
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Ariela
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lioness of God
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Vladimir
Baby Girl Sign Girl A great and famous ruler; Peace; World
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Demir
Baby Boy Sign Boy Iron; Iron moon; Young bull
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Lula
Baby Girl Sign Girl Born at daybreak; Famous warrior; Flower; Pearl
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Eris
Baby Girl Sign Girl Strife; Discord
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Naim
Baby Boy Sign Boy Calm; Happy; Tranquil; At ease; To be contented
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Denis
Baby Boy Sign Boy Follower of Dionysius; Of Zeus;
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Ervin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Army friend; Boar friend
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Dua
Baby Girl Sign Girl Prayer; I want; I love
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Edmond
Baby Boy Sign Boy Rich protection
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Dora
Baby Girl Sign Girl God's gift; Hand; Gift
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Isa
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ice; Jesus; Yahweh is salvation; My God is an oath
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Selim
Baby Boy Sign Boy Safe; Sound; Intact; To be safel; Righteous; True; Perfect; Unblemished; In good health
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Arjan
Baby Boy Sign Boy From Hadria; Procuring; Earning; Acquiring; Gaining; Golden life
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Lani
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sky; Heaven; Royal; Hope; Wool; Lion
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Adem
Baby Boy Sign Boy Man; To be red; Made from
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Rina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pure; Joy; Singing; Melted; White jasmine; Village; Greens; To revive; To be reinvigorated; Daytime; Queen; Peace
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Dino
Baby Boy Sign Boy A little sword; Brave bear; Camellia flower
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Roel
Baby Boy Sign Boy Famous land; Famous wolf; Famous ruler
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Era
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wind or air; Hero; Peace
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Jak
Baby Boy Sign Boy God is gracious; Holder of the heel
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Lira
Baby Girl Sign Girl Balance; Scale; Weight; Lyre; Free
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Zamirah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Mind; Heart; Lean; Fit; Nightingale; Sweet voice
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Juna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Young person; Born in June
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Erion
Baby Boy Sign Boy The wind from Ion sea; Our wind; Elderly
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Erza
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Scent; Fragrance; Wind; Honor; Protector; Strong
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Mehmet
Baby Boy Sign Boy Praise; Praiseworthy
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Irena
Baby Girl Sign Girl Peace
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Rea
Baby Girl Sign Girl Flowing; Ground; Beautiful; Wise; Sound of jewels; Bow; Jasmine
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Mirian
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Rebelliousness; Sea of bitterness; Wished for child; Love; Kindness; Sun
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Eda
Baby Girl Sign Girl Well mannered; Fortunate battle; Noble; Rich friend; War
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Lui
Baby Boy Sign Boy Light; From Lucania; Famous warrior; Thunder
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Sinan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Spearhead; Arrowhead
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Kamber
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex The people
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Ajla
Baby Girl Sign Girl Halo; Circle of light; Moonlight; Holy; Blessed
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Bora
Baby Boy Sign Boy Snow; Purple; Storm
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Arber
Baby Boy Sign Boy Field; Cropland; Croft
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Kamoni
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Strong; Respected
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Arlind
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Golden birth; Born from gold
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Zaim
Baby Boy Sign Boy Leader; Chief; General
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Maliq
Baby Boy Sign Boy King
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Klaudia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Crippled; Lame
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Marsel
Baby Boy Sign Boy Male
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Admir
Baby Boy Sign Boy Admire; Commander; Prince
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Caspen
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Treasurer; Ancient Caspi tribe
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Klea
Baby Girl Sign Girl Glory of the father
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Jasin
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Healer; A chapter of the Quran
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Ledion
Baby Boy Sign Boy The Morning Star
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Zana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Yahweh is gracious; Woman; Scholar; Hundred; Bullfinch; Lily; Rose; Fairy
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Elira
Baby Girl Sign Girl To be free
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Evia
Baby Girl Sign Girl To live; To breathe; Beauty
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Zameer
Baby Boy Sign Boy Conscience; Heart; Mind; Innermost self; Nightingale; Sweet voice
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Arta
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Golden; Good; Pious; Bear king
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Drin
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Deer; Dogwood
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Jurgen
Baby Boy Sign Boy Farmer; Earthworker
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Amaris
Baby Boy Sign Boy Pledged by God; God has said; Bitter
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Alija
Baby Boy Sign Boy Lofty; Sublime; To be high
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Enver
Baby Boy Sign Boy Bright; Luminous
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Fadil
Baby Boy Sign Boy Virtuous; Generous
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Kamilo
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex A youth employed in religious services
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Valon
Baby Boy Sign Boy Wave; To simmer; From Vlora city
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Ajan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Road; Path; Precession
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Ardian
Baby Boy Sign Boy One belonging to the Illyrian tribe; Land; Earth
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Jerin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Peace
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Leart
Baby Boy Sign Boy Golden
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Sadik
Baby Boy Sign Boy Friend; Sincere; Loyal
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Zaide
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex To increase
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Edra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wealthy king; Rich ruler; Ivy
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Adis
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Gentle; New
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Sihana
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Like the Moon; Bright ray of the Sun
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Rameez
Baby Boy Sign Boy Symbolize; Sign; One who communicates well; Intelligent
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Gent
Baby Boy Sign Boy Noble; Courteous; Friendly; To beget
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Diella
Baby Girl Sign Girl One who loves to worship God; Sun
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Jaser
Baby Boy Sign Boy To be rich
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Erlinda
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wind; Scent; Noblewoman
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Herlinda
Baby Girl Sign Girl Foreigner; Linden tree; Wing; Scent; To be born; To give birth to
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Kismet
Baby Boy Sign Boy Fate; Good luck
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Kristo
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Anointed
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Dorina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Gift of God; Gift
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Lorina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Laurel
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Luani
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Wool; Wool merchant; Lion
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Mirela
Baby Girl Sign Girl An admired person; Most admirable; To admire
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Selman
Baby Boy Sign Boy Safe; To be safe
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Omani
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex To settle, dwell, or remain
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Albanian baby names combine ancient tradition with cultural diversity, reflecting the country's rich historical roots and influences from various ancient civilizations. Albanian naming customs have a distinctive appeal. Albanian baby names offer a glimpse into the country's diverse identity, from names that signify natural beauty and virtues to those that indicate regional origins or familial connections. Whether parents seek a name that reflects their tribal heritage or regional pride or displays its personal meaning, Albanian baby names celebrate both individuality and collective heritage.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can Albanian baby names be used internationally?

Yes. Due to their rich history and meaningful connotations, Albanian names can be used worldwide. In fact, Albanian names Eda and Fletcher can be found in many countries.

2. How do Albanian names compare to names from neighboring countries?

While Albanian names are mostly influenced by Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman cultures and naming origins, its neighboring countries, Greece, Macedonia, Kosovo, and Montenegro, have different naming styles. The majority of names in Greece are derived from Greek and Biblical roots, while Macedonian names mostly have Greek and Latin roots. Similarly, Montenegrin names are mostly derived from the Serbian and Croatian languages.

3. How do Albanian surnames influence baby names?

Albanians may choose any names as given names based on their personal preference, faith, religion, and other aspects. However, considering the flow of the name with the Albanian surname might influence the decision to name it.

Infographic: Alluring Albanian Baby Names With Meanings

Albania, nestled in the Balkans, boasts a vibrant culture inspired by diverse civilizations. Reflecting historical roots from the Illyrian to Ottoman eras, these names often carry meanings of nature, virtue, and regional pride. Have a look at our curated collection of Albanian baby names that manifest their historical roots and timeless significance.

vibrant albanian baby names with meanings (infographic)

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team

References

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  1. Albania.
    https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6672f1b264e554df3bd0db7e/Albania_Toponymic_Factfile.pdf
  2. A Guide To Names And Naming Practices.
    https://www.fbiic.gov/public/2008/nov/Naming_practice_guide_UK_2006.pdf

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