Arben

Arben, also known as Arbën, is a boy's name of Albanian origin.

What does the name Arben mean?

The name Arben, or Arbën, means 'the Albanian' or 'the man from Arbëresh'. It has its roots in Albanian, derived from 'arbën', which means 'the Arbër' or 'the Albanian', or from 'arë', which means 'field', 'arable land', 'farm', or 'homestead'. The Arbër, also known as Arbëresh, were an Illyrian tribe in antiquity. In the Middle Ages, the designation 'Arber' or 'Arben' was used by Albanians. Other variants include Arber and Arbnor.

Where does the name Arben come from?

Arben is a masculine first name of Albanian origin meaning 'the Albanian'. The name is composed of the Albanian words 'arbën' = the Arbër or the Albanian and 'arë' = field, arable land, farm, homestead.

How do you pronounce Arben?

The pronunciation of Arben is clear and two-syllable. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Ar-ben' [ˈaʁbɛn]. The name has an open beginning and a distinctive consonant middle. The short 'e' in the second syllable provides a matter-of-fact conclusion. Arben conveys an impression of determination and groundedness – compact, stable, and present.

When is the name day of Arben?

The name day for Arber is celebrated on January 9.

Popularity

The first name Arben initially appeared sporadically in Germany and was rather rare compared to other boys' names until the 1960s. However, from the 1970s onwards, Arben gradually gained popularity and approached the top ranks. Its peak period was from the late 1970s to the first half of the 1980s, with a notable high point in 1982, when it reached 75th place.

Nicknames & pet names

Arbie / Arby / Ben / Beni / Benn / Benni

Famous people

• Arben Arberi (Albanian footballer)
• Arben Bajraktaraj (actor)
• Arben Minga (Albanian football player)
• Arben Morina (Albanian artist)
• Arben Muskaj (Greek football player)
• Arben Nuhiji (Macedonian footballer)
• Arben Selmani (Austrian footballer)
• Arben Shehu (Albanian footballer)