220+ Albanian Baby Names for Girls & Guys

Looking for the perfect Albanian name for your baby? We’ve got you covered! In this article, we’re providing the ultimate list of popular and unique Albanian names for both boys and girls. We’ll also explain the meanings behind each name and the brief history of Albanian names.

Top Male & Female Albanian Names

Popular Boy Names: Agim, Alban, Dritan, Ergon, Fatmir, Luan
Popular Girl Names: Albana, Blerta, Dardana, Era, Lindita, Vera
Unique Boy Names: Admir, Besnik, Gjon, Kujtim, Lulzim, Rexhep
Unique Girl Names: Alketa, Anxhela, Dua, Egzona, Merita, Sanije

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Popular Boy Albanian Names

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Agim, Dritan, and Luan are some popular Albanian boy names. The following names are the most common in the country, representing colors, natural elements, and positive traits. Here’s what they are and what they mean:^{[1]
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- Afrim - Albanian for “sincere and honest.”
- Agim - Albanian for “dawn” or “start.”
- Alban - Albanian for “white.”
- Amar - Arabic and English for “forever” or “immortal.”
- Bujar - Albanian for “generous or generosity.”
- Burim - Albanian for “riverhead” or “fountain.”
- Dardan - Albanian for “pear.”
- Dren - Albanian for “pear.”
- Dritan - Albanian for “light.”
- Ergon - Albanian for “our wind.”
- Esad - Albanian form of the Arabic name Asad, which means “lion.”
- Fatmir - Albanian for “lucky” or “good fortune.”
- Fisnik - Albanian for “noble” or “gallant.”
- Flamur - Albanian for “flag” or “flag bearer.”
- Gëzim - Albanian for “happiness.”
- Gjergj - Albanian form of George, which means “farmer” or “earth-worker.”
- Kreshnik - Albanian for “knight.”
- Luan - Albanian for “lion.”
- Roel - Germanic and Dutch for “famous land.”
- Skënder - Albanian form of the Greek name Alexander, which means “defender of man.”
- Ylli - Albanian for “star.”

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Popular Girl Albanian Names

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Blerta, Flutura, and Vera are examples of popular Albanian girl names. Many female names symbolize traditionally feminine characteristics, such as beauty, light, and purity. Here are the most popular female Albanian names and their meanings:^{[2]
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- Afërdita - Albanian for “dawn” or “daybreak.”
- Agnesa - Albandian form of the Greek name Agnes, which means “purse” or “chaste.”
- Albana - Albanian for “white” or “fair.”
- Amaris - Hebrew for “given by God” or “child of the moon.”
- Aria - Italian for “solo melody.”
- Blerta - Albanian for “goddess of dawn.”
- Bora - Turkish for “snow.”
- Dardana - Albanian for “pear” or “pear fields.”
- Diellza - Albanian for “sun.”
- Drita - Albanian for “light.”
- Emina - Latin, Slavic, and German for “eminent” or “trustworthy.”
- Era - Albanian for “wind” or “time.”
- Fjolla - Albanian for “floccus,” a light, airy substance.
- Flutura - Albanian for “butterfly.”
- Klea - Greek for “glory.”
- Lindita - Albanian for “the day is born.”
- Lule - Albanian for “bloom.”
- Manjola - Latin and Old French for “magnolia.”
- Mimoza - Albanian for “mimosa.”
- Pranvera - Albanian for “spring.”
- Reina - Spanish for “queen.”
- Shpresa - Albanian for “hope.”
- Sumejja - Albanian form of Sumeyya, who was the first Islamic martyr. It means “high above” or “exalted.”
- Teuta - The name of an ancient Illyrian queen.
- Tirana - Albanian for “fallen.”
- Valbona - The name of a river in Albania.
- Vera - Albanian for “summer.”
- Vetone - Albanian for “strong warrior.”
- Zana - Albanian for “fairy.”

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Unique Albanian Boy Names

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Admir, Bashkim, and Eduart are some unique Albanian boy names. Looking for a one-of-a-kind name? The following options aren’t common in Albania, which will help your child stand out (in the best way possible). Just decide on the vibe you want and choose one that flows well with your last name:^{[3]
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- Adem - Albanian, Hebrew, and Turkish for “red,” “earth,” “man,” and “made of earth.”
- Admir - Albanian-Bosnian for “admiration.”
- Agron - Ancient Illyrian for “warrior.”
- Alket - Albanian name with Greek roots, meaning “mighty” or “strong.”
- Altin - Albanian, Turkish, and Kurdish for “gold” or “golden.”
- Arben - Albanian for “from Arberia,” the medieval principality of Arbanon and its people.
- Ardit - Albanian for “golden day.”
- Arian - Signifies heroism in Albanian.
- Arjan - Albanian for “golden life.”
- Artan - Albanian for “golden” or “like gold.”
- Astrit - Albanian for “star.”
- Bashkim - Albanian for “unity,” “union,” or “together.”
- Behar - Albanian for “summer.”
- Bekim - Albanian for “blessing” or “he who is blessed.”
- Besim - Albanian for “faith,” “belief,” or “trust.”
- Besnik - Albanian for “faithful” or “loyal.”
- Bledar - Albanian for “flower,” “to bloom,” or “flourish.”
- Dhimitër - Albanian form of the Greek name Demetrius, which means “follower of Demeter.”
- Eduart - Albanian form of the Old English name Edward, which means “wealthy guard.”
- Egzon - Albanian for “one who brings joy.”
- Endrit - Albanian for “light” or “to shine.”
- Enver - Albanian, Turkish, and Bosnian for “luminous,” “brighter,” or “shining.”
- Ermal - Albanian for “brave.”
- Ervis - Albanian for “man,” “hero,” or “brave.”
- Fatbardh - Albanian for “lucky white” or “pure fate.”
- Fatjon - Albanian for “our fortune” or “our good luck.”
- Festim - Albanian for “celebration” or “feast.”
- Gazmend - Albanian for “joyful mind” or “happy mind.”
- Gentian - Albanian for “gentian flower,” “people,” “population,” or “ancestry.”
- Gentius - Illyrian for “to produce” or “to give birth.”
- Gjon - Albanian for “God is gracious.”
- Granit - Albanian for “granite.”
- Ilir - Albanian for “free.”
- Klajdi - Albanian form of the Latin name Claudius, which means “lame” or “crippled.”
- Kristaq - Albanian for “Christian” or “follower of Christ.”
- Kujtim - Albanian for “memory” or “remembrance.”
- Lulzim - Albanian for “blossoming,” “flowering,” or “flourishing.”
- Nikollë - Albanian form of the Greek name Nicholas, which means “victory of the people.”
- Pëllumb - Albanian for “dove” or “pigeon.”
- Përparim - Albanian for “progress,” “advancement,” or “development.”
- Petrit - Albanian for “falcon.”
- Pjetër - Albanian for “stone” or “rock.”
- Rexhep - Albanian form of the Arabic name Rajab, which means “respect” or “veneration.”
- Shkëlqim - Albanian for “shine,” “brilliance,” “splendor,” or “glory.”
- Shpëtim - Albanian for “salvation,” “rescue,” or “deliverance.”
- Sokol - Albanian for “falcon.”
- Valmir - Albanian for “good wave” or “kind wave.”
- Xhafer - Albanian form of the Arabic name Ja’far, which means “small stream” or “brook.”
- Xhelal - Albanian for “glory,” “splendor,” or “majesty.”
- Xhemal - Albanian for “beauty,” “grace,” or “handsomeness.”
- Xhemil - Albanian for “beauty,” “lovely,” or “handsome.”
- Zamir - Albanian for “good voice.”

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Unique Albanian Girl Names

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Select a unique Albanian female name, like Anxhela, Dua, or Vesa. You might not hear the following options often, but they definitely sound beautiful. Here are rare and unique female names and their meanings:^{[4]
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- Alketa - Albanian for “strong” or “mighty.”
- Anxhela - Albanian form of the name Angela, which means “messenger of God.”
- Arbana - Directly linked to the word “Albanian.”
- Ardita - Albanian for “golden day.”
- Blerina - Albanian for “greenery,” “blossom,” or “verdure.”
- Dhurata - Albanian for “the gift” or “present.”
- Dua - Albanian for “love” or “want.”
- Edlira - Albanian for “free” or “to be free.”
- Egzona - Albanian for “one who brings joy” or “one who is delighted.”
- Elona - Albanian for “light” or “blessed one.”
- Etleva - Albanian for “morning star” or “star.”
- Fatbardha - Albanian for “white luck” or “pure luck.”
- Fatmire - Albanian for “good fortune,” “lucky,” or “happy.”
- Flaka - Albanian for “flame.”
- Gonxhe - Albanian for “flower bud” or “blossom.”
- Jehona - Albanian for “echo” or “reverberation.”
- Kaltrina - Albanian for “blue” or “azure.”
- Kejsi - Albanian form of the Irish name Casey, which means “vigilant” or “watchful.”
- Luljeta - Albanian for “flower of life.”
- Lumturi - Albanian for “happiness,” “good fortune,” or “felicity.”
- Majlinda - Albanian for “born in May.”
- Manushaqe - Albanian for “violet.”
- Merita - Albanian for “merit,” “worth,” or “deservingness.”
- Nertila - Albanian for “myrtle.”
- Sanije - Albanian for “healthy.”
- Shqipe - Albanian for “eagle.”
- Valdete - Albanian for “sea wave” or “wave of the sea.”
- Valmira - Albanian for “good wave” or “wonderful wave.”
- Vesa - Albanian for “dew.”
- Vjollca - Albanian for “violet.”
- Xhemile - Albanian for “beautiful” or “lovely.”
- Xhesika - Albanian form of the Hebrew name Jessica, which means “to behold” or “to see.”
- Yllka - Albanian for “star.”

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More Boy Albanian Names

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Explore these boy names if you want something that’s not directly Albanian. These boy names don’t have Albanian origin, but they’re still popular choices in the country. Here’s what they mean and where they come from:^{[5]
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- Albert - Germanic for “noble and bright” or “famous noble.”
- Aleksandër - Greek for “defender of mankind.”
- Alfred - Old English for “elf counsel” or “wise counselor.”
- Ali - Arabic, English, French, and German for “noble,” “sublime,” “high,” “exalted,” “rise,” or “ascend.”
- Andi - Greek for “manly,” “courageous,” or “brave.”
- Artur - Celtic for “bear” or “bear-man.”
- Bajram - Turkish for a Muslim festival, equivalent to the Arabic Eid.
- Denis - Greek for “devoted to Dionysus.”
- Edison - English for “son of Edward.”
- Edmond - Old English for “wealthy protector” or “prosperous guardian.”
- Elton - English for “Ella’s town” or “old town.”
- Ervin - German, English, and Hungarian for “army friend,” “wild boar friend,” “sea friend,” or “fresh green water.”
- Fadil - Arabic for “generous,” “honorable,” or “virtuous.”
- Halil - Arabic for “friend” or “companion.”
- Halit - Turkish variant of the Arabic name Khalid, which means “eternal,” “everlasting,” or “immortal.”
- Hamit - Turkish variant of the Arabic name Hamid, which means “praiseworthy” or “commendable.”
- Hasan - Arabic for “handsome” or “good looking.”
- Ibrahim - Semitic for “father of many nations” or “exalted father.”
- Isa - Arabic for “God is salvation” or “God saves.”
- Ismail - Arabic for “heard by God.”
- Ismet - Turkish for “honesty” or “purity.”
- Jozef - Hebrew for “He will add” or “God will increase.”
- Kadri - Turkish and Arabic for “pure,” “honorable,” or “valuable.”
- Kostandin - Latin for “constant,” “steadfast,” or “firm.”
- Kristo - Greek for “anointed one.”
- Kristofor - Greek for “Christ-bearer” or “one who carries Christ.”
- Mehmet - Turkish form of the Arabic name Muhammed, which means “praised one.”
- Muhamet - Arabic for “praiseworthy” or “the one who is praised.”
- Muharrem - Arabic for “sacred,” “forbidden,” or “prohibited.”
- Naim - Arabic and Hebrew for “happiness,” “comfort,” “pleasant,” or “delightful.”
- Naser - Arabic for “helper,” “supporter,” or “granter of victory.”
- Osman - Turkish and Arabic for “wise,” “most powerful,” or “baby bustard.”
- Pal - Latin and Sanskrit for “small,” “little one,” “protector,” and “keeper.”
- Pandeli - Greek for “all-compassionate” or “all-holy.”
- Qemal - Arabic for “perfection,” “completeness,” or “maturity.”
- Ramazan - Arabic for “scorching heat” or “intense heat.”
- Ramiz - Arabic for “wise,” “noble,” “intelligent,” “dignified,” “honored,” “symbol,” or “distinguished figure.”
- Robert - Germanic for “bright fame” or “shining with glory.”
- Roland - Germanic for “famous land.”
- Sabri - Arabic for “patient,” “enduring,” or “forbearing.”
- Sami - Arabic for “exalted” or “sublime.”
- Selim - Arabic for “safe,” “secure,” “peaceful,” or “perfect.”
- Selman - Arabic for “safe” or “peaceful.”
- Shaban - Arabic for “to branch out” or “to disperse.”
- Shefqet - Arabic for “compassion,” “mercy,” or “tenderness.”
- Spartak - Latin for “from the city of Sparta.”
- Sulejman - Arabic and Hebrew for “peace.”
- Thoma - Aramaic for “twin.”
- Vasil - Greek for "royal" or “kingly.”
- Vladimir - Slavic for “of great power.”

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More Girl Albanian Names

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These non-Albanian-origin girl names are still commonly used. From Anisa to Katerina, there are lots of Greek, Latin, Arabic, Turkish, and Hebrew female names to choose from. Here are some popular choices in Albania, along with their meanings and origins:^{[6]
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- Adile - Turkish and Arabic for “just,” “fair,” or “righteous.”
- Aida - Arabic for “returner” or “visitor.”
- Ajla - Turkish for “moonlight.”
- Alma - Turkish for “apple.”
- Ana - Hebrew for “grace” or “favor.”
- Anila - Sanskrit for “wind” or “air.”
- Anisa - Arabic for “pleasant companion,” “good friend,” or “friendly.”
- Brunilda - Germanic for “battle armor” or “ready for battle.”
- Dafina - Greek for “victory” or “laurel tree.”
- Dajana - Slavic for “morning star.”
- Denisa - Slavic and Greek for “follower of Dionysus” or “devoted to Bacchus.”
- Esmeralda - Spanish and Portuguese for “emerald.”
- Fadile - Arabic for “virtuous,” “excellent,” or “generous.”
- Fatime - Arabic for “one who abstains,” “to wean,” “the shining one,” or “captivating.”
- Feride - Turkish and Arabic for “precious,” “unique,” or “singular.”
- Flora - Latin for “flower.”
- Gentiana - Latin for “gentian flower.”
- Hanife - Arabic for “true believer,” “one who follows the right path,” or “upright.”
- Hatixhe - Turkish for “trusted,” “respected,” or “early baby.”
- Irena - Greek for “peace,” “tranquility,” or “harmony.”
- Katerina - Greek for “pure” or “clean.”
- Klaudia - Latin for “lame” or “crippled.”
- Kristina - Latin and Greek for “follower of Christ.”
- Liljana - Latin for “lily flower,” “purity,” or “innocence.”
- Margarita - Latin and Greek for “pearl.”
- Marie - French and Latin for “star of the sea.”
- Marjana - Slavic for “star of the sea” or “bitter grace.”
- Melisa - Greek for “honeybee.”
- Mirela - Slavic for “to admire,” “wonderful,” or “peaceful.”
- Nadire - Turkish and Arabic for “rare,” “precious,” or “exquisite.”
- Ramize - Arabic for “symbol,” “wise,” “intelligent,” or “one who communicates well.”
- Sara - Hebrew for “princess” or “noblewoman.”
- Suada - Arabic for “good fortune” or “happiness.”
- Suzana - Hebrew for “lily.”
- Valentina - Latin for “strong” or “healthy.”
- Verna - Latin for “spring green” or “springtime.”
- Violeta - Latin for “violet flower.”

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The History of Albanian Names

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Historically, Albanian names derive from Illyrian, classical, and religious influences. Traditional Albanian names were Christian or Muslim. When the Communist government took power in 1946, there was a campaign to “Illyrianise” Albanian names to pay homage to the country’s “golden age." The socialist republic fell in 1992, however, and there was a dramatic shift toward English and Western naming trends.^{[7]
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- Most Albanians consider themselves descendants of the Illyrians, a group of ancient Indo-European tribes who inhabited the western Balkan Peninsula during the Bronze Age.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the most common Albanian surnames? Most Albanian surnames are connected to family ancestry, geography, past occupations, and historical origins. Here are some of the most popular surnames today:^{[8]
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- Berisha
- Dervishi
- Gashi
- Gjoni
- Hoxha
- Krasniqi
- Marku
- Murati
- Prifti
- Shehu
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What are some Albanian pet names or terms of endearment? Here are some popular and endearing terms for both boys and girls:^{[9]
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- Arush - Means “little bear.”
- Flori - Means “gold.”
- Flutura - Means “butterfly.”
- Qofte - Means “meatball.”
- Rrush - Means “grapes” (an important part of the Albanian economy).
- Shpirt - Means “soul.”
- T’keqen - Means “dear” or “sweetheart.”
- Xhan - Means “dear.”
- Zemër - Means “heart.”
- Zogu - Means “birdy.”
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What is the Albanian name for John? Gjon is the most direct equivalent of the name John, which is used for Saint John. However, other variations include Gjin and Xhon.