Alberta

/ælˈbɜːrtə/ noun

A province in western Canada, known for its oil sands, Rocky Mountains, and prairie landscapes; named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta.

Named in 1882 after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta (1848-1939), fourth daughter of Queen Victoria. The princess's name Alberta comes from Germanic roots meaning 'noble' and 'bright.'

𝕏 Share on Twitter in Share on LinkedIn
📖 Full word page — etymology, 47 translations, audio 🔑 Get Free API Key — 50 lookups/day 📚 Read the Docs — integrate Word Orb

Try Another Word