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Urban is an old personal name, not just the modern English adjective meaning 'city-related'. Its given-name history goes back to the Roman name *Urbanus*, built from Latin *urbs*, 'city', and interpreted as 'city dweller'. The name appears in early Christian records and has been used by several popes. That history makes it distinct from newer city-inspired word names, although the contemporary English adjective adds a familiar association.
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