What Does the Name Urban Mean
The name Urban comes from Danish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Urban below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Urban Name Meaning
Danish, Swedish, German, Polish, Slovene, Biblical, HistoryFrom the Latin name Urbanus which meant "city dweller". This name is mentioned briefly in one of Paul's epistles in the New Testament. It was subsequently...
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