Alba (surname)

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Alba
Pronunciation [ˈalβa]
Origin
MeaningIt has various disputed meanings; the coincidence in form with Latin alba (feminine) (‘white’) is suggestive.
Region of origin Spain

Alba is a Spanish surname. Notable people with the surname include:

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