Albertus is a Latinized form of the Germanic name “Albert”. The name is derived from the elements “adal”, meaning “noble”, and “beraht”, meaning “bright” or “famous”.
Albertus has been used as a given name since the medieval period, and it has been borne by several notable people throughout history, including Saint Albertus Magnus, a Catholic saint and theologian who lived in the 13th century, and Albertus Soegijapranata, an Indonesian bishop who played a significant role in the country’s struggle for independence.
In modern times, the name Albertus is not as commonly used as its shortened form, Albert. However, it remains in use as a given name in some countries, particularly in the Netherlands and other European countries with a history of Germanic languages.
