What does Alba mean?

The name Alba is primarily a female name of Latin origin that means Dawn or White. In Latin, the word "alba" means "white," and it was originally used as a descriptor for someone with a fair complexion. The name Alba is also often associated with the Celtic word for "Scotland," which is "Alba." In Ireland, Alba was the name given to Scotland in Gaelic until the 19th century.

Alba is also the name of a province in Romania, a city in Italy, and a town in Spain. Additionally, Alba is the name of a river in Italy and a mountain range in Scotland.