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ized form (''Albertus'') of Germanic ''

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''. It is used in Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. The diminutive forms are ''Albertito'' in Spain or ''Albertico'' in some parts of Latin America, Albertino in Italian as well as ''Tuco'' as a

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. It derives from the name

Adalberto Alberto is the Romance version of the Latinized form (''Albertus'') of Germanic ''Adalbert''. It is used in Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. It derives from the Old German '' Athala'' (meaning noble) and ''Berth'' (meaning bright). Notable people ...

which in turn derives from '' Athala'' (meaning noble) and ''Berth'' (meaning bright).Origin and Meaning of Alberto
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Alberto Aguilar Leiva Alberto Aguilar Leiva (born 12 July 1984), known simply as Alberto, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Antequera CF as a defensive midfielder or central defender. He totalled 278 games and 18 goals in Segunda División, with ...

(born 1984), Spanish footballer *

Alberto Airola Alberto Airola (born 13 May 1970) is an Italian politician for the Five Star Movement. Early life Airola was born in Moncalieri, south of Turin in Piedmont. Political career Airola was elected to the Italian Senate in the 2013 general el ...

(born 1970), Italian politician * Alberto Ascari (1918–1955), Italian racing driver *

Alberto Baldonado Alberto Louis Baldonado (born February 1, 1993) is a Panamanian professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021. Career New York Mets A native of Colón, Panama, Baldonado ...

(born 1993), Panamanian baseball player *

Alberto Bello Alberto Bello (1897–1963) was an Argentine actor who appeared in more than 40 films during his career including ''Madame Bovary'' (1947).Goble p.159 Selected filmography * ''Marriage in Buenos Aires'' (1940) * '' Isabelita'' (1940) * ''El tesor ...

(1897–1963), Argentine actor *

Alberto Beneduce Alberto Beneduce (29 May 1877 – 26 April 1944) was an Italian politician, scholar and financier, who was among the founders of many significant state-run finance institutions in Italy. Early life and education Beneduce was born in Caserta ...

(1877–1944), Italian scientist and economist *

Alberto Bustani Adem Alberto Bustani Adem (born in Mexico City, 1954) is a Mexican academic and entrepreneur of Lebanese descent ( Boustani). Elder son of Antonio Bustani and Alicia Adem. His grandparents emigrated from Lebanon at the beginning of the 20th century, ...

(born 1954), Mexican engineer *

Alberto Callaspo Alberto José Callaspo Brito (, ; born April 19, 1983) is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels of Ana ...

(born 1983,) baseball player *

Alberto Campbell-Staines Alberto Jonathan Campbell-Staines (born 27 June 1993) is an Australian athlete with an intellectual disability who competes in the T20 classification. He won two bronze medals at the 9th INAS Athletics World Championships. Personal Campbell wa ...

(born 1993), Australian athlete with an intellectual disability *

Alberto Cavalcanti Alberto de Almeida Cavalcanti (February 6, 1897 – August 23, 1982) was a Brazilian-born film director and film producer, producer. He was often credited under the single name "Cavalcanti". Early life Cavalcanti was born in Rio de Janeiro, ...

(1897–1982), Brazilian film producer *

Alberto Cerri Alberto Cerri (born 16 April 1996) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie B club Como, on loan from Cagliari. Club career Parma On 30 March 2013, Cerri made his debut for Parma as a substitute replacing Amauri ...

(born 1996), Italian footballer *

Alberto Cianca Alberto Cianca (1884–1966) was an Italian journalist and anti-fascist politician. He edited several significant publications, including '' Il Mondo'', and served in the Parliament and Senate. Early life and education Cianca was born in Rome on ...

(1884–1966), Italian journalist and politician *

Alberto Cifuentes Alberto Cifuentes Martínez (born 29 May 1979) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper, currently the manager of Cádiz CF B. Playing career Born in Albacete, Castile-La Mancha, Cifuentes started playing as a seni ...

(born 1979), Spanish footballer, known as "Alberto" *

Alberto Clò Alberto Clò (born 1947) is an Italian businessman, politician and academic. He served as minister of industry from 1995 to 1996. He was the director of Eni SpA. Early life and education Clò was born in 1947. He holds a political sciences degre ...

(born 1947), Italian businessman and politician *

Alberto Contador Alberto Contador Velasco (; born 6 December 1982) is a Spanish former professional cyclist. He is one of the most successful riders of his era, winning the Tour de France twice ( 2007, 2009), the Giro d'Italia twice (2008, 2015), and the Vue ...

(born 1982), Spanish cyclist *

Alberto Cortez Alberto Cortez (born José Alberto García Gallo; 11 March 1940 – 4 April 2019) was an Argentine singer and songwriter. Cortez and his wife Renée Govaerts lived in Madrid. Career Cortez was born at 8:00 AM (11:00 GMT) on Monday, 11 March 19 ...

(born 1940), Argentine musician * Alberto Costa (British politician) (born 1971) *

Alberto Costa (Portuguese politician) Alberto Bernardes Costa (born in Alcobaça, 1947) was the Portuguese Portuguese may refer to: * anything of, from, or related to the country and nation of Portugal ** Portuguese cuisine, traditional foods ** Portuguese language, a Romance langu ...

(born 1947) *

Alberto Domínguez (composer) Alberto Domínguez Borrás (San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, 5 May 1906 – Mexico City, 2 September 1975) was a Mexican marimbist and composer. He began his career in a marimba ensemble, Los Hermanos Domínguez. Songs * "Frenesi" (1939) ...

(1913–1975), Mexican composer and marimbist * Alberto Edjogo-Owono (born 1984), Equato-guinean footballer, known as "Alberto" * Alberto Escassi (born 1989), Spanish footballer *

Alberto Espinoza Barrón Alberto Espinoza Barrón (also known as ''La Fresa'' or 'The Strawberry') is a Mexican former drug trafficker and lieutenant of the La Familia Michoacana ("Michoacán Family") drug cartel. Alberto Espinoza was arrested by the Mexican military on ...

, Mexican drug trafficker * Alberto Estrella (born 1962), Mexican actor * Alberto Fabra (born 1964), Spanish politician *

Alberto Fanesi Alberto José Fanesi (born 16 February 1948 in Casilda, Santa Fe) is an Argentine footballer manager and former player. As a player, he won the Argentine championship with three teams. Titles Coaching career He has coached at Gimnasia La Pl ...

(born 1948), Argentine football manager * Alberto Fernández (born 1959), Argentine politician,

president President most commonly refers to: *President (corporate title) *President (education), a leader of a college or university *President (government title) President may also refer to: Automobiles * Nissan President, a 1966–2010 Japanese ful ...

since December 2019 *

Alberto Fernández (cyclist) Alberto Fernández Blanco (15 January 1955 - 14 December 1984) was a Spanish road racing cyclist. His son Alberto Fernández Sainz is also a road racing cyclist. Fernández was born in Cuena, Cantabria. As an amateur, he won the Spanish mounta ...

(1955–1984), Spanish cyclist *

Alberto Franceschini Alberto Franceschini (born 26 October 1947) is a founder and former leading member of the Italian far-left organization, the Red Brigades (''Brigate Rosse''), along with Renato Curcio, Margherita Cagol and Mario Moretti. Biography Franceschi ...

(born 1947), Italian terrorist *

Alberto Franchetti Alberto Franchetti (18 September 1860 – 4 August 1942) was an Italian composer, best known for the 1902 opera ''Germania''. Biography Alberto Franchetti was born in Turin, a Jewish nobleman of independent means. He studied first in Venice, the ...

(1860–1942), Italian composer * Alberto Frezza (born 1989), Italian–American actor *

Alberto Frison Alberto Frison (born 22 January 1988) is an Italian footballer. Club career Treviso Born in Mirano, Veneto. Frison started his professional career at Veneto side Treviso. He played for Treviso's youth set-up from 2000 to 2007 and was part of the ...

(born 1988), Italian footballer *

Alberto Fujimori Alberto Kenya Fujimori Inomoto ( or ; born 28 July 1938) is a Peruvian politician, professor and former engineer who was President of Peru from 28 July 1990 until 22 November 2000. Frequently described as a dictator, * * * * * * he remains a ...

(born 1938), President of Peru * Alberto García (athlete) (born 1971), Spanish long distance and cross-country runner *

Alberto Giacometti Alberto Giacometti (, , ; 10 October 1901 – 11 January 1966) was a Swiss sculptor, painter, draftsman and printmaker. Beginning in 1922, he lived and worked mainly in Paris but regularly visited his hometown Borgonovo to see his family and ...

(1901–1966), Swiss sculptor, painter, draughtsman, and printmaker *

Alberto Gianni Alberto is the Romance languages, Romance version of the Latinized form (''Albertus'') of Germanic languages, Germanic ''Albert (given name), Albert''. It is used in Italian language, Italian, Portuguese language, Portuguese and Spanish language, ...

(1891–1930), Italian underwater diver *

Alberto Gilardino Alberto Gilardino (; born 5 July 1982) is an Italian professional football manager and a former player who played as a striker. He is currently in charge as caretaker of Genoa, a club he was contracted with on July 2022 as a youth coach. A p ...

(born 1982), Italian footballer *

Alberto Ginastera Alberto Evaristo Ginastera (; April 11, 1916June 25, 1983) was an Argentinian composer of classical music. He is considered to be one of the most important 20th-century classical composers of the Americas. Biography Ginastera was born in Buen ...

(1916–1983), Argentine composer *

Alberto Gonzales Alberto R. Gonzales (born August 4, 1955) is an American lawyer who served as the 80th United States Attorney General, appointed in February 2005 by President George W. Bush, becoming the highest-ranking Hispanic American in executive governme ...

(born 1955), American politician *

Alberto González (baseball) Alberto Ramón González (born April 18, 1983) is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, and Chicago Cubs. Prof ...

(born 1983), Venezuelan baseball player *

Alberto Grimaldi Alberto Grimaldi (28 March 1925 – 23 January 2021) was an Italian film producer. Biography Grimaldi was born in Naples and studied law. In 1962 he founded his own production company, P.E.A., and released his first feature film, '' The Shadow ...

(1925–2021), Italian film producer *

Alberto Loddo Alberto Loddo (born 5 January 1979, in Cagliari) is an Italian former professional road bicycle racer. Palmares ;2001 :1st Trofeo Franco Balestra :1st Gran Premio della Liberazione ;2002 :1st Stage 4 Tour of Qatar ;2003 :1st Overall Tour of Qat ...

(born 1979), former Italian cyclist *

Alberto Lopo Alberto Lopo García (born 5 May 1980) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a central defender. His physical style of play resulted in him being one of the most booked players every season in Spanish football. He spent 16 ...

(born 1980), footballer *

Alberto Lora Alberto Lora Ramos (born 25 March 1987) is a Spanish Association football, footballer who plays as a Defender (association football)#Full-back, right-back for Marino de Luanco. He spent most of his professional career with Sporting de Gijón, pl ...

(born 1987), Spanish footballer * Alberto Losada (born 1982), Spanish cyclist * Alberto Magnelli, Italian artist *

Alberto Martín Alberto Martín Magret (; born 20 August 1978) is a retired tennis player from Spain. He won three singles titles and reached five Masters Series quarterfinals on clay. Tennis career Martín turned professional in 1995. He won three singles ti ...

(born 1978), Spanish tennis player *

Alberto Martínez (footballer, born 1950) Alberto Ariel Martínez Piriz (30 July 1950 – 1 December 2009) was an Uruguayan professional association football, footballer who played in Austria for FK Austria Wien, Austria Vienna. Club career Martínez, who played as a midfielder, parti ...

(1950–2009), Uruguayan footballer *

Alberto Martínez Díaz Alberto Martínez Díaz (born 27 October 1962), known as Berto (), is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Club career Born in Lugo, Galicia, Berto's career was mainly associated to Real Oviedo for which he playe ...

(born 1962), Spanish footballer *

Alberto Miguel Alberto Miguel Martín (born May 29, 1977) is a Spanish professional basketball player. Player career *1995/96 CB Laredo (youth team) *1996/99 CB Calasanz Santander *1999/03 Cantabria Lobos *2003/06 Llanera Menorca *2006/09 Plus Pujol L ...

(born 1977), Spanish basketball player *

Alberto Mondi Alberto Mondi (born 17 January 1984) is an Italian who lives and performs in South Korea as a television personality and businessman. He is currently a cast member in the talk show ''Non-Summit''. He is a former footballer of Serie D. Personal l ...

(born 1984), Italian television personality and businessman active in South Korea *

Alberto Moreno Alberto Moreno Pérez (; born 5 July 1992) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for La Liga club Villarreal. An academy graduate of local side Sevilla, he made his senior debut for the club's reserve side in 2011 befo ...

, Spanish footballer * Alberto Naranjo (born 1941), Venezuelan musician * Alberto Oliart (1928–2021), Spanish politician *

Alberto Martinez Piedra Alberto Martinez Piedra (January 29, 1926 – December 20, 2021) was the David E. Bentley Professor of Political Economy at The Institute of World Politics.Alberto Palatchi, Spanish billionaire *

Alberto Pullicino Alberto Pullicino (6 February 1719 – 1759), born Philiberto Pullicino, was a Maltese people, Maltese painter. The son of Giuseppe Pullicino and Angela Cantone, he was born in Valletta and probably lived there for his entire life. He mainly pain ...

(1719–1759), Maltese painter *

Alberto Marcos Rey Alberto Marcos Rey (born 15 February 1974) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a left back. After not being able to establish himself at Real Madrid, he went to play for 15 professional seasons with Valladolid, experiencing two rele ...

(born 1969), Spanish footballer, known as "Alberto" *

Alberto Del Rio José Alberto Rodríguez Chucuan (born 25 May 1977) is a Mexican-American professional wrestler, professional wrestling promoter, sports commentator, and mixed martial artist, currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) as a c ...

(born 1977), Mexican wrestler *

Alberto Rivera (activist) Alberto Magno Rivera Romero (September 19, 1935June 20, 1997) was an anti-Catholic religious activist who was the source of many of the theories about the Vatican espoused by fundamentalist Christian author Jack Chick. Chick promised to promot ...

, American and anti-Catholic publisher *

Alberto Romualdez Dr. Alberto "Quasi" del Gallego Romualdez Jr. (14 September 1940 – 14 October 2013) was a Filipino doctor and was the Secretary of Health for the Philippines from 1998 to 2001. He was also the President of Friendly Care Foundation, Inc. Early l ...

, Filipino politician and doctor * Alberto Salazar (born 1958), American track coach and long-distance runner *

Alberto Santos-Dumont Alberto Santos-Dumont (Santos Dumont, Minas Gerais, Palmira, 20 July 1873 — Guarujá, 23 July 1932) was a Brazilian aeronaut, sportsman, inventor, and one of the few people to have contributed significantly to the early development of both l ...

, (1873–1932), Brazilian aviation pioneer *

Alberto Simonini Alberto Simonini (19 February 1896 – 6 July 1960) was an Italian trade unionist and socialist politician. Being a member of the Italian Parliament he held several cabinet posts. He was one of the early Italian members of the European Council. ...

(1896–1960), Italian politician * Alberto Sordi, (1920–2003), Italian actor *

Alberto Tomba Alberto Tomba (born 19 December 1966 in San Lazzaro di Savena) is a former World Cup alpine ski racer from Italy. He was the dominant technical skier ( slalom and giant slalom) in the late 1980s and 1990s. At 182 cm and 90 kg, his powerfu ...

(born 1966), former World Cup alpine ski racer from Italy, dominant technical skier (slalom and giant slalom) in the late 1980s and 1990s *

Alberto van Klaveren Albert Leo (Alberto) van Klaveren Stork (born 27 October 1948) is a Dutch-born Chilean political scientist, lawyer and diplomat. He served as Assistant Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Chile between 2006 and 2009. Van Klaveren also represented Chil ...

(born 1948), Dutch-born Chilean diplomat and lawyer *

Alberto Yarini Alberto Yarini y Ponce de León (1882-1910) was a Cuban racketeer and pimp during the period of the Cuban War of Independence against Spain. Yarini was well known in his time, is Cuba's most famous pimp, and came to symbolize the concept of C ...

(1882–1910), Cuban pimp * Alberto Zedda (born 1928), Italian conductor

Fictional characters

* Alberto Bertorelli, a character in the BBC sitcom ''

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Alberto Molina Alberto Molina Castillo is a Spanish lightweight rower. He won a gold medal at the 1983 World Rowing Championships in Duisburg Duisburg () is a city in the Ruhr metropolitan area of the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Lying ...

, from the TV series '' Arthur'' *

Alberto Scorfano ''Luca'' is a 2021 American computer-animated coming-of-age fantasy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. The film was directed by Enrico Casarosa (in his feature directorial debut), produced by Andrea Warren and wri ...

, A character in Disney Pixar movie

Luca The last universal common ancestor (LUCA) is the most recent population from which all organisms now living on Earth share common descent—the most recent common ancestor of all current life on Earth. This includes all cellular organisms; th ...

Other uses

* " Alberto," an ''Upstairs, Downstairs'' episode * ''Alberto'', a comic made by fundamentalist Jack Chick about a man called Alberto Rivera who claimed to be an ex-

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priest * Hurricane Alberto, a name given to several hurricanes * Alberto-Culver, American cosmetics company

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