What origin is the name Alabama?

Alabama comes from English naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Alabama

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Alabama

Alabama

Girl

English

4 syllables

Alabama is an English girl's name meaning "Tribal town.".

With English roots, Alabama is a girl name that means "Tribal town.". It has 4 syllables.

Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Tribal town.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

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What does Alabama mean?

Alabama is a girl name of English origin meaning "Tribal town.".

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