171 Albanian Boy Names with Meanings

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Albanian boy names starting with A

AbdylAbdyl is an Albanian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Abdyl Dylaveri, Albanian politician Abdyl Frashëri (1839–1892), Albanian diplomat Abdyl Këllezi (1919–1977), Albanian politician Abdyl bej Koka, Albanian feudal lord Abdyl Xhaja…
AgimAgim is a masculine given name and surname of Albanian origin. It means "dawn" in Albanian.
AgronAgron is a given name. It is a popular male Albanian name.
AlijaAlija is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
AltinAltin is a given Albanian name. Notable people with the name include: Altin Bytyçi (born 2001), Kosovan footballer Altin Çuko (1974–2025), Albanian former footballer Altin Grbović (born 1986), Serbian footballer Altin Haxhi (born 1975), Albanian former…
AlvinAlvin is a male given name in several cultures. In the Balkans, it is popular among Bosniaks in the former Yugoslav nations, as well as among Albanians.
AndonAndon is both a masculine given name and surname; a variant of Anton, found in Albania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and among Armenians from Western Armenia. It is also found as a surname.
AntonAnton is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Latin name Antonius, and used in various languages.
ArbenArben is an Albanian masculine given name that refers to the first Albanian entity during the Middle Ages: Principality of Arbanon (Albanian: Principata e Arbënit). Arben means serious guy/person.
ArbërArbër is an Albanian masculine given name and may refer to: Arbër Abilaliaj (born 1986), Albanian footballer Arbër Aliu (born 1988), Albanian footballer Arbër Allkanjari (born 1989), Albanian footballer Arbër Basha (born 1998), Albanian footballer Arber…
ArdianArdian is an Albanian name. Although similar to Adrian, a name of Latin origin, the Albanian name Ardian (Ardjan and Ardijan being other variants) is a derivation of Ardiaei, the name of an ancient Illyrian people.
ArditArdit is an Albanian given name for males meaning "golden day." People named Ardit include: Ardit Aliti (born 1996), Albanian-Danish rapper Ardit Beqiri (born 1979), Albanian footballer Ardit Deliu (born 1997), Albanian footballer Ardit Gashi (born 1998),…
ArgjendArgjend or Argjent is a Kosovar-Albanian masculine given name that may refer to Argjend Beqiri (born 1974), Macedonian footballer and manager of Albanian ethnicity Argjent Halili (born 1982), Albanian football goalkeeper Argjend Malaj (born 1994),…
ArjanArjan may refer to:
ArlindArlind is a masculine Albanian given name. Notable people with the name include: Arlind Ajeti (born 1993), footballer Arlind Dakaj (born 2001), footballer Arlind Ferhati (born 1994), footballer Arlind Kalaja (born 1995), footballer Arlind Kurti (born 2005),…
ArmendArmend is an Albanian male given name meaning "golden mind". Notable people with this name include: Armend Alimi (born 1987), Macedonian football player Armend Dallku (born 1983), Albanian football coach and player Armend Halili (born 1997), Kosovan…
ArtanArtan is a predominantly Albanian language masculine given name. Notable people bearing the name Artan include: Artan Bano (born 1966), Albanian footballer Artan Bushati (1963–2013), Albanian football coach Artan Cuku (1975–2017), Albanian Martyr of the…
ArtionArtion is an Albanian given name. Notable people with the name include: Artion Alillari (born 1995), Albanian professional footballer Artion Poçi (born 1977), Albanian former footballer
AstritAstrit is an Albanian masculine given name and may refer to: Astrit Ajdarević (born 1990), Albanian footballer Astrit Bushati (born 1962), Albanian footballer Astrit Fazliu (born 1987), Kosovar-Albanian footballer Astrit Hafizi (born 1953), Albanian…
AvniAvni may refer to:
AzemAzem is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Azem Galica (1889–1924), Albanian soldier Azem Hajdari (1963–1998), Albanian politician Azem Hajdini (1924–2010), Albanian writer from Kosovo Azem Maksutaj (born 1975), Albanian kickboxer Azem…

Albanian boy names starting with B

BardhylBardhyl, Bardhyll or Bardhul is an Albanian masculine given name meaning 'the white/bright one', also reflected from the Illyrian name Bardylis and Messapic Barzidihi and Barduli.
BashkimBashkim is a masculine Albanian given name, which means "unity" in Albanian.
BedriBedri is a Turkish given name for males. Notable people with the name include: Bedri Baykam (born 1957), Turkish artist Bedri Böke (1920–1974), Turkish equestrian Bedri Gjinaj (1913–1945), Albanian nationalist Bedri Greca (born 1990), Albanian footballer…
BekimBekim is an Albanian masculine given name, which means blessing. Notable people named Bekim include: Bekim Babić (born 1975), Bosnia and Herzegovina cross-country skier Bekim Balaj (born 1991), Albanian footballer Bekim Bejta (born 1970), Kosovar Albanian…
BeratBerat is a masculine given name, used among Albanians or Turks. People named Berat include: Berat Ahmeti (born 1995), Albanian footballer Berat Albayrak (born 1978), Former Turkish Minister of Economy Berat Buzhala, Kosovar journalist Berat Djimsiti (born…
BesimBesim is an Albanian masculine given name. It means "belief" or "faith" in Albanian.
BesnikBesnik is an Albanian masculine given name, which means loyal or faithful. People named Besnik include: Besnik Bekteshi (born 1941), Albanian politician Besnik Bisha (born 1958), Albanian film director and actor Besnik Bislimi (born 1971), Kosovo Albanian…
BledarBledar is an Albanian masculine given name. People bearing the name include: Bledar Borova (born 1983), Albanian coach manager Bledar Çuçi (born 1970), Albanian politician Bledar Devolli (born 1978), Albanian footballer Bledar Gjeçaj (born 1970), Albanian…
BlendiBlendi is a predominantly Albanian language masculine given name. Notable people bearing the name Blendi include: Blendi Baftiu (born 1998), Kosovan footballer Blendi Fevziu (born 1969), Albanian journalist, writer and TV host Blendi Idrizi (born 1998),…
BlerimBlerim is an Albanian masculine given name from the Albanian language blerim, meaning "verdant" and "greenery".
BrunoBruno is a given name and surname of Old Irish, French, Italian, Latin and Germanic origin.
BujarBujar is an Albanian masculine given name which means generous. People named Bujar include: Bujar Asqeriu (born 1956), Albanian actor Bujar Bukoshi (1947-2025), Kosovar politician Bujar Çani (1946–2012), Albanian footballer Bujar Dida (born 1961), Albanian…
BurimBurim is an Albanian masculine given name, which means riverhead or fountain. Notable people with the name include: Burim Kukeli (born 1984), Albanian football player Burim Myftiu (born 1961), Albanian American photographer

Albanian boy names starting with D

DardanDardan is an Albanian masculine given name, derived from the Dardani, an Illyrian tribe who lived in the Balkans. Their name may derive from an Illyrian word meaning "pear" (modern Albanian: "dardha").
DashamirDashamir is an Albanian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Dashamir Shehi (born 1957), Albanian politician Dashamir Tahiri (born 1966), Albanian politician Dashamir Xhika (born 1989), Albanian footballer
DashnorDashnor is an Albanian masculine given name and may refer to: Dashnor Bajaziti (born 1955), Albanian footballer Dashnor Dume (born 1963), Albanian footballer and coach Dashnor Kastrioti (born 1974), Albanian footballer Dashnor Kokonozi (born 1951), Albanian…
DhimitërΔημήτριοςDhimitër is an Albanian name, derived from the Greek name Δημήτριος (Dimitrios). It may refer to: Dhimitër Progoni (fl.
DorianDorian () is a given name of Greek origin. In Greek, the meaning of the name Dorian is of Doris, a district of Ancient Greece, or of Dorus, a legendary Greek hero.
DrenДренDren, also spelled Drin, is a given name. It is used as a masculine given name in Albanian culture.
DrilonDrilon is a given name and a surname. Notable people with that name include:
DritanDritan (also spelled Driton) is an Albanian masculine given name, which is derived from the Albanian word dritë, meaning "light".

Albanian boy names starting with E

EgliEgli (Swiss German: from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Egenolf or Egilolf (see Egloff)) is both a given name and a surname.
EltonElton is both a surname and a male given name of English origin. Notable people with the name include:
ElvinElvin is a male given name. In the Balkans, Elvin is popular among Bosniaks in the former Yugoslav nations.
ElvirElvir is both a given name and a surname. It is the male equivalent to the female name Elvira and holds the same meaning of happiness, spear, and truth.
EndriEndri is a predominantly an Albanian masculine given name and may refer to: Endri Bakiu (born 1987), Albanian footballer Endri Çekiçi (born 1996), Albanian footballer Endri Dalipi (born 1983), Albanian footballer Endri Dema (born 2004), Albanian footballer…
EndritEndrit is an Albanian name for boys, meaning “light”. Notable people with the name include: Endrit Braimllari (born 1988), Albanian politician Endrit Hysenagolli (born 1988), Albanian basketball player Endrit Idrizaj (born 1989), Albanian footballer Endrit…
ErgysErgys is an Albanian masculine given name. Notable people with the given name include: Ergys Kaçe (born 1993), Albanian footballer Ergys Peposhi (born 2000), Albanian footballer Ergys Sorra (born 1989), Albanian footballer
ErindErind is an Albanian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Erind Prifti (born 1991), Greece-born Albanian football goalkeeper Erind Selimaj (born 1989), Albanian football player
ErionErion is an Albanian male given name, which means "Ionian wind", as the wind from the Ionian Sea. A related name is Erjon.
ErjonErjon is an Albanian masculine given name. It is a spelling variant of Erion, and means "Ionian wind".
ErmalErmal (pronounced [ɛɾˈmal]) is an Albanian masculine given name, which means "wind of the mountain".
ErminErmin is a Bosnian masculine given name. In the Balkans, Ermin is popular among Bosniaks in the former Yugoslav nations.
ErmirErmir is an Albanian masculine given name. It is a combination of Albanian words: erë (wind) and mirë (good).
ErvinErvin is a male given name of Indo-European origin, meaning "green water," "fresh water," "friend of the sea," or "army friend." It is believed to have either originated from Old English or Old Gaelic, referring to its water-related meanings, or from the…
ErvisErvis is an Albanian masculine given name and may refer to: Ervis Çaço (born 1989), an Albanian footballer. Ervis Kaja (born 1987), an Albanian footballer.
EsatEsat, Esad or Essad is a Turkish, Albanian and Bosnian masculine given name, the localised spelling of the Arabic name Asad. It may refer to:

Albanian boy names starting with F

FabianFabian is the English form of the late Roman name Fabianus. This was a name originally given to those adopted into or descended through the female line from a Roman family named Fabius, that derived from the Latin faba for the broad bean, an important food…
FatjonFatjon is a masculine given name of Albanian origin. Notable people with the name include:
FatmirFatmir is an Albanian masculine given name, a compound of the Albanian fat(e) (luck) from the Latin “fati” and mirë (good) also from the Latin “mirus/mirum”.
FatonFaton is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Faton Bislimi (born 1983), Albanian activist Faton Macula, Albanian guitarist Faton Maloku (born 1991), Kosovan footballer Faton Peci (born 1982), Albanian politician Faton Popova (born 1984),…
FatosFatos is an Albanian masculine given name, which means "daring", "brave" or "valiant".
FisnikFisnik is an Albanian male given name, which means "noble". The name may refer to: Fisnik Asllani (born 2002), German football player of Albanian origin Fisnik Maxville, Kosovo-Swiss filmmaker Fisnik Papuçi (born 1983), Kosovo Albanian football player Fisnik…
FlamurFlamur is an Albanian masculine given name, taken from the Albanian word flamur, meaning "flag".
FlorentFlorent is a French version of the Latin personal name Florentius. It is also used as a surname.

Albanian boy names starting with G

GazmendGazmend is an Albanian given name. Notable people with the given name include: Gazmend Çitaku (born 1970), Albanian Montenegrin photographer, publisher and librarian Gazmend Demi (born 1963), Albanian businessman Gazmend Kapllani (born 1967), Albanian-born…
GentianGentian is an Albanian masculine given name and may refer to: Gentian Begeja (born 1973), Albanian footballer Gentian Bunjaku (born 1993), Swiss footballer Gentian Buzali (born 1978), Albanian footballer Gentian Çela (born 1981), Albanian footballer Gentian…
GetoarGetoar is an Albanian given name for males. It is composed of the first two letters of Albanian subethnic divisions.
GjergjGjergj, the Albanian equivalent to the given name George, may refer to: Gjergj Arianiti (1383–1462), Albanian lord who led several campaigns against the Ottoman Empire.
GjergjiΓεώργιοςGjergji is both a surname and a given name, derived from the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος). It is commonly used by Albanian Christians.
GjinGjin is an Albanian male given name, clan, surname and onomastic element. As a name, it is usually held by Albanian Christians, as it is derived from the name of a saint.
GjonGjon (definite form: Gjoni) is an Albanian male given name, clan, surname and onomastic element.
GëzimGëzim is an Albanian masculine given name. It is derived from the Albanian word gëzim, meaning "joy." People with the name Gëzim include: Gëzim Alpion (b.

Albanian boy names starting with H

HakiHaki is an Albanian masculine given name. People with the name Haki include: Haki Demolli (born 1963), Kosovar professor and politician Haki Doku (born 1969), Albanian para-cyclist Haki Korça (c.
HalitخالدHalit is the Turkish spelling of the Arabic masculine given name Khalid (Arabic: خَالِد khālid) meaning eternal, everlasting, immortal.
HaxhiHaxhi is an Albanian masculine given name that derives from the muslim title Hajji, and may refer to: Haxhi Ballgjini (born 1958), Albanian footballer Haxhi Isuf Banka (1864–1944), Albanian economist and politician Haxhi Faik Hoxha (1930–2011), Albanian Imam,…
HelidonχελιδώνHelidon (from Ancient Greek χελιδών khelīdṓn 'swallow') may refer to: Helidon, Queensland, town in Lockyer Valley, Queensland, Australia Helidon railway station, serving the town of Helidon on the Main line in Queensland, Australia Helidon (record label), a…
HysenHysen is a male given name and a surname and may refer to:
HysniHysni is an Albanian masculine given name and may refer to: Hysni Curri (died 1925), Kosovar-Albanian military figure and revolutionary Hysni Kapo (1915–1979), Albanian military commander and politician Hysni Krasniqi (born 1942), Albanian painter and graphic…

Albanian boy names starting with I

IlirIlir is an Albanian masculine given name, derived from i lirë, which means "illyrian" and "being free" in the Albanian language. It is also the Albanian way of referring to an "Illyrian" male.
IlirjanIlirjan is an Albanian masculine given name and may refer to: Ilirjan Çaushaj (born 1987), Albanian footballer Ilirjan File (born 1969), Albanian footballer and coach Ilirjan Suli (born 1975), Albanian weightlifter Ilirjan Thaçi (1995–2013), Albanian…
IrvinآروینIrvin is a male given name of Indo-European origin. In Old Gaelic, the meaning of the name is "freshwater" or "friend of the sea." It can also be used as a variant of Ervin, the Eastern European version of the German name Erwin.
IsmailإسماعيلIsmail, Esmael, Esmaeel, Esmail, İsmail, or Ismaïl (Arabic: إسماعيل, romanized: ʾIsmāʿīl) is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It corresponds to the English name Ishmael.

Albanian boy names starting with J

JahjaيحيىYahya, Yahyo, or Yahiya (Arabic: يحيى, romanized: Yaḥyā) is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin. In the Qur'an, Yahya also appears as the Arabic equivalent of the given name of the prophet John the Baptist in Islam.
JonJon was the son of Dyrrachus and grandson of Epidamnus, barbarian king who founded the village of Epidamnus that, standing to Appian of Alexandria was erroneously mistake with Durrës.
JonuzJonuz is a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
JulianJulian is a common male given name in the United States, Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands (as Juliaan), France (as Julien), Italy (as Giuliano), Russia [Iulian (Yulian)] Spain, Latin America (as Julián in Spanish and Juliano or…

Albanian boy names starting with K

KadriIn Albanian and Turkish, Kadri is a masculine given name. In Estonian, Kadri is a feminine given name.
KarloKarlo is a Croatian, Basque, and Esperanto masculine given name as well as a Slovene masculine given name that serves as a Slovene diminutive form of Karel.
KastriotKastriot is an Albanian male given name, which is derived from the Kastrioti family, a medieval Albanian noble family.
KlajdiKlajdi is an Albanian masculine given name and may refer to: Klajdi Broshka (born 1993), Albanian footballer Klajdi Kuka (born 1990), Albanian footballer Klajdi Toska (born 1994), Albanian footballer
KlodianKlodian is an Albanian male given name. It is a topographic name, meaning a person from the ancient Roman city of Klodiana, called Claudiana in English, which is now Peqin, Albania.
KolëKolë is an Albanian masculine given name. People bearing the name Kolë include: Kolë Berisha (1947–2021), Kosovan politician Kolë Idromeno (1860–1939), Albanian painter Kolë Laca (1972–), co-founder and member of the musical group Shkodra Elektronike Kolë…
KorabKorab is an Albanian surname or male given name. It derives from Mount Korab, the highest mountain in Albania.
KostandinԿոստանդինKostandin is an Albanian masculine given name. It is also an Armenian masculine given name (Armenian: Կոստանդին), pronounced Kostandin in Eastern Armenian and Gosdantin in Western Armenian.
KoçoKoço is a masculine given name of Albanian origin. Notable people with the name include:
KreshnikKreshnik is an Albanian name. Given name Kreshnik Bahtiri (born 1992), Kosovan footballer Kreshnik Çipi (born 1958), Albanian politician Kreshnik Gjata (born 1983), Albanian swimmer Kreshnik Hajrizi (born 1999), Kosovan footballer Kreshnik Ivanaj (born 1982),…
KristaqΧριστάκηςKristaq (pronounced [kɾisˈtac]) is an Albanian masculine given name derived from Greek Χριστάκης (Christákis), a diminutive of "Christ".
KristoKristo is a male given name. People named Kristo include: Kristo Mohan Chakma, Indian politician Kristo Dako (1876–1941), Albanian patriot and publisher Kristo Das Pal (1839–1884), Indian publicist Kristo Dominković (1877–1946), Serbian journalist and writer…
KujtimKujtim is an Albanian masculine given name with the meaning "memory, remembrance" in Albanian. The feminine variant of the name is Kujtime.

Albanian boy names starting with L

LefterLefter is a masculine given name. People named Lefter include: Lefter Goga (1921–1997), Albanian politician Lefter Koka (born 1964), Albanian politician Lefter Küçükandonyadis (1924–2012), Turkish footballer Lefter Maliqi, Albanian politician Lefter Millo…
LekaLeka is a male name and surname. In the Balkans, it has spread in the forms Lecca (Romanian), Lekkas (Greek), Lekić (Serbo-Croatian).
LeonidhaLeonidha is an Albanian masculine given name. Notable people with the surname include: Leonidha Çuri (born 1951), Albanian footballer and manager Leonidha Naçi (1875–1940), Albanian educator
LeshЛешLesh (Russian: Леш) is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
LiridonLiridon is an Albanian male given name shared by the following people: Liridon Ahmeti (born 16 July 1985 in Vushtrri), a Kosovar-Albanian footballer who plays as a defender Liridon Balaj (born 15 August 1999), Kosovan footballer Liridon Kalludra (born 5…
LirimLirim is a predominantly Albanian language masculine given name. Notable people bearing the name Lirim include: Lirim Hajrullahu (born 1990), Kosovan-Canadian gridiron football player Lirim Kastrati, multiple people Lirim Mema (born 1998), Kosovan footballer…
LlazarLlazar is an Albanian masculine given name and may refer to: Llazar Bozo (1882–1956), Albanian activist, freedom-fighter, commander, benefactor and delegate Llazar Fundo (1899–1944), Albanian communist, social-democrat, journalist and writer Lazër Mjeda…
LorencLorenc is a Polish surname and an Albanian given name, from Lorenz in German, derived from the Roman surname Laurentius. Notable people with the name include:
LorikLorik is a predominantly Albanian masculine given name, it is derived from the Latin name Laurentius.
LuanLuan may refer to:

Albanian boy names starting with M

MalikمالكMalik, Maleek, Maliq, Malique, Malick, Mallick, Mallik, or Malyk (Arabic: مَالِك or مَلِك) (Urdu & Persian: مالک) () is a given name of West Asian Semitic origin.
MateosMateos is a Spanish surname and Albanian and Ethiopian given name. Notable people with the name include:
MihalMihal is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: Mihal Ashminov (born 1982), Bulgarian celebrity chef Mihal Gjika (born 1947), Albanian footballer Mihal Grameno (1871–1931), Albanian nationalist, politician, writer, freedom fighter and…
MuhametMuhamet (Albanian: [muhˈmet]) is the Albanian form of the Arabic name Muhammad meaning "praisewothy".
MërgimMërgim is an Albanian masculine given name and may refer to: Mërgim Bajraktari (born 1993), Swiss-Albanian footballer Mërgim Berisha (born 1998), Kosovar-German footballer Mërgim Brahimi (born 1992), Kosovar footballer Mërgim Fejzullahu (born 1994), Albanian…

Albanian boy names starting with N

NamikNamig, Namik or Namık is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
NdocNdoc is an Albanian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Ndoc Çoba (1870–1945), Albanian economist, publicist and politician Ndoc Mark Gega (c.
NdriçimNdriçim is a masculine Albanian given name. Notable people with the name include: Ndriçim Ademaj, Albanian-speaking poet and writer Ndriçim Babasi, Albanian politician Ndriçim Shtubina (born 1987), Albanian footballer Ndriçim Xhepa (born 1957), Albanian actor
NdueNdue is an Albanian masculine given name and may refer to: Ndue Marashi (1933–1975), Albanian politician, former mayor of Tirana Ndue Mujeci (born 1993), Albanian footballer Ndue Paluca (born 1966), Albanian politician Ndue Përlleshi (1908–1949),…
NexhmedinNexhmedin or Nedžmedin is an Albanian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Nedžmedin Memedi (born 1966), Albanian footballer Nexhmedin Zajmi (1916–1991), Albanian painter and sculptor
NikoNiko may refer to:
NikollaΝικόλαοςNikolla (indefinite form Nikollë) is an Albanian first name and surname derived from the Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος). It is commonly used by Albanian Christians.
NikollëΝικόλαοςNikollë is an Albanian male given name, derived from the Greek name Νικόλαος (Nikolaos). The definite form is Nikolla.

Albanian boy names starting with O

OltionOltion is a surname and given name.
OmarOmar or Umar is the most common Arabic rendition of a series of names, predominantly masculine given names, originating in the Arabic language.
OrgestOrgest is an Albanian masculine given name. Notable people bearing the name Orgest include: Orgest Buzi (born 1994), Albanian footballer Orgest Gava (born 1990), Albanian footballer Orgest Serjani (born 1988), Albanian footballer

Albanian boy names starting with P

PandiPandi may refer to: Pandi, Bulacan, Philippines Pandi, Cundinamarca, Colombia Pandi (film), a 2008 Indian Tamil-language film Pandi (legendary creature), a creature of medieval bestiary Pandi (mascot), a symbol of the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics Pandi Melam,…
PetritPetrit (lit. 'Falcon') is an Albanian masculine given name and can refer to: Petrit Ago, General Director of Customs of Albania Petrit Bushati (1948–2014), Albanian ambassador Petrit Çeku (born 1985), Kosovar classical guitarist Petrit Dibra (born 1953),…
PirroPirro may refer to: An Albanian given name; derived from Greek "Pyrrhos" (Latinized as "Pyrrhus") (flame-coloured, red-haired).
PjetërPjetër or Për is an Albanian male given name, which is a cognate of Peter, derived ultimately from the Greek word petros, meaning "stone" or "rock".
ProgonProgon is a native Albanian name. It is found as a personal name and toponym.
PërparimPërparim is an Albanian masculine given name and may refer to:

Albanian boy names starting with Q

QemalQemal is a masculine given name. It may refer to: Qemal Butka (1907–1997), Albanian architect, painter, politician, and postage stamp engraver Qemal Haxhihasani (1916–1991), Albanian historian and folklorist Qemal Karaosmani (1875–1948), signatory of the…

Albanian boy names starting with R

RajmondRajmond is an Albanian and Hungarian masculine given name. It is a cognate of the French and English name Raymond.
RasihRasih is a masculine given name of Arabic origin which is used in Turkey. It is a derivative of the Arabic word rusûh.
RexhepRexhep is an Albanian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:

Albanian boy names starting with S

SaimirSaimir is a masculine given name of Albanian origin. Notable people with this name include: Saimir Dauti, Albanian football player Saimir Kodra, Albanian journalist Saimir Kumbaro, Albanian filmmaker Saimir Malko, Albanian football player Saimir Korreshi,…
SerxhioSerxhio is an Albanian given name. Notable people with the name include: Serxhio Abdurahmani (born 1992), Albanian footballer Serxhio Gjonbrati (born 1993), Albanian footballer Serxhio Mukja (born 1996), Albanian footballer
ShkodranShkodran is a masculine Albanian given name. Notable people with the name include: Shkodran Metaj (born 1988), Dutch footballer of Kosovar Albanian descent Shkodran Mustafi (born 1992), German footballer of Macedonian Albanian descent Shkodran Maholli (born…
ShkëlzenShkëlzen is an Albanian masculine given name, taken from the mountain of the same name in northern Albania.
ShpendShpend is an Albanian masculine given name and may refer to: Shpend Ahmeti (born 1978), Kosovar politician Shpend Dragobia (1853–1918), Albanian soldier and revolutionary Shpend Hasani (born 1996), German footballer
ShpëtimShpëtim is an Albanian masculine given name and may refer to: Shpëtim Babaj (born 1981), Kosovar footballer Shpëtim Duro (born 1959), Albanian football coach Shpëtim Hasani (born 1982), Kosovar footballer Shpëtim Idrizi (born 1967), Albanian politician…
ShqiprimShqiprim is a predominantly Albanian language masculine given name. Notable people bearing the name Shqiprim include: Shqiprim Arifi (born 1976), Albanian-Serbian politician and businessman Shqiprim Binakaj (born 1989), Kosovan footballer Shqiprim Taipi (born…
ShtjefënShtjefën is an Albanian masculine given name, a form of Stephen, which means "crown" or "wreath".
ShyqyriShyqyri is an Albanian masculine given name and may refer to: Shyqyri Alushi (1934–2019), Albanian singer Shyqyri Ballgjini (born 1954), Albanian footballer Shyqri Nimani (1941–2023), Albanian graphic designer Shyqyri Rreli (1930–2019), Albanian footballer…
SkenderSkender (Albanian: Skënder) (Bosnian: Skender) is a masculine first name, commonly found in Albania and Kosovo and among people of Bosniak ethnicity in present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro.
SkënderSkender (Albanian: Skënder) (Bosnian: Skender) is a masculine first name, commonly found in Albania and Kosovo and among people of Bosniak ethnicity in present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro.
SokolSokol is an Albanian masculine given name. Notable people with the given name include: Sokol Baci (1837–1920), Albanian revolutionary, chief of the Gruda Sokol Balla (born 1973), Albanian journalist, writer and talk show host Sokol Bashota (born 1966), Kosovo…
SpartakСпартакSpartak (Russian: Спартак) is a masculine given name of Soviet origin in commemoration of Spartacus. It may also be used in other countries besides the former Soviet Union.
StavriStavri is both an Albanian masculine given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:

Albanian boy names starting with T

TanushθTanush is the Albanian variant of the Greek given name Athanasius, loaned from Latin.
TaulantTaulant is an Albanian masculine given name and may refer to: Taulant Balla (born 1977), Albanian politician Taulant Çerçizi (born 1981), Albanian footballer Taulant Kadrija (born 1993), Slovenian footballer Taulant Kuqi (born 1985), Albanian footballer…
TeodorTeodor is a masculine given name. In English, it is a cognate of Theodore.
ThanasТанасThanas is an Albanian and Ukrainian (Танас) given name and onomastic toponym element. The definite form is Thanasi.
ToniblerTonibler is a male given name in Kosovo, given in honour of Tony Blair, the former British prime minister, following his role in the 1999 NATO air campaign against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia during the Kosovo War.

Albanian boy names starting with V

ValmirValmir is a male given name. Notable people with this name include: Valmir (footballer, born 1979), Brazilian footballer Valmir Aparecido Franci (born 1990), Brazilian footballer Valmir Assunção (born 1964), Brazilian politician and farmer Valmir Berisha…
ValonValon is an Albanian male given name meaning "wave" (Albanian:Valë) or more particularly "waving" as an adjective.
VangjelVangjel is an Albanian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Vangjel Adhami (born 1948), Albanian chess player Vangjel Çamçe (1877–1946), Albanian Orthodox cleric Vangjel Çërrava (born 1941), Albanian politician Vangjel Dule (born 1968),…
VasillaqVasillaq is an Albanian masculine given name and may refer to: Vasillaq Ngresi, Albanian politician Vasillaq Vangjeli (1948–2011), Albanian actor Vasillaq Zëri (1952–2019), Albanian footballer
VedatVedat is a masculine given name meaning "friendship, love". It is commonly used in Turkey, and less commonly in Albania, North Macedonia, and Kosovo.
VisarVisar is an Albanian masculine given name. People with the name Visar include: Visar Arifaj (born 1987), Kosovar politician Visar Bekaj (born 1997), Kosovar footballer Visar Berisha (born 1986), Kosovan footballer Visar Dodani (1857-1939), Albanian journalist…

Albanian boy names starting with X

XhaferXhafer is an Albanian masculine given name that may refer to Xhafer bej Ypi (1880–1940), Albanian politician Xhafer Deva (1904–1978), Kosovo Albanian politician Xhafer Deva's house in Kosovo Xhafer Sadik (1874–1945), religious leader Xhafer Spahiu…
XhelalXhelal is an Albanian masculine given name. People with the name Xhelal include: Xhelal Bey Zogu (1881–1944), Albanian prince, lawyer, judge, and politician Xhelal Deliallisi (fl.
XhevahirXhevahir is an Albanian masculine given name. The origin of the name comes from the Turkish word cevahir which itself comes from the Arabic jawahir which means jewel.
XhevdetXhevdet is a predominantly Albanian language masculine given name. Notable people bearing the name Xhevdet include: Xhevdet Bajraj (1960–2022), Kosovan poet and screenwriter Xhevdet Doda (1906–1944), Kosovan World War II resistance member Xhevdet Gela (born…

Albanian boy names starting with Y

YlliYlli is an Albanian masculine given name, which means "star". Yllka and Yllita are the female versions.
YmerYmer can mean: Ymer (dairy product), a Danish soured milk product Ymer (1976 icebreaker), a Swedish icebreaker Ymer, the first modern housing cooperative in Uppsala, Sweden Ymer (journal), a Swedish yearbook on geography published since 1881 Ymer Island, East…

Albanian boy names starting with Z

ZefיוסףZef is an Albanian masculine given name. It is a short form of the Hebrew name Yossef (יוֹסֵף) and a variant of Joseph.
ZijaZija is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Zija Azizov (born 1998), Azerbaijani footballer Zija Dibra (1890–1940), Ottoman and Albanian officer and politician Zija Dizdarević (1916–1942), Bosnian writer Zija Grapshi (1931–2025), Albanian…
ZyberZyber is an Albanian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Zyber Hallulli (1842–1927), Albanian mufti and politician Zyber Konçi (1927–2015), Albanian football manager Zyber Lisi (born 1919), Albanian football player

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How many Albanian boy names are in this list?

This list has 171 Albanian boy names, from Abdyl to Zyber, and 18 of them include the native spelling. Every entry comes with its meaning or origin, sourced from Wikipedia.

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Well-documented Albanian boy names include Bardhyl, Endrit, Ermal, Fatmir and Liridon. Scroll the list above for the meaning and origin of each one.

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