Male Name
Alboin
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
conquerors
elven folk
elves
friendship
isograms
kings
nobility
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
58/100
Meaning & Etymology
The name Alboin originates from the Old German elements 'alb' meaning 'elf' and 'wini' meaning 'friend'. It is a cognate of Ælfwine. This name was borne by a 6th-century king of the Lombards, who initiated the Lombard conquest of Italy, marking a significant historical event in the migration period of the Germanic tribes.
Etymology
Original Form:
Alboin
Evolution:
From Old German 'alb' (elf) + 'wini' (friend) → Alboin
Source:
Old German