Derived from the Latin word “Alpinus,” it translates to “of the Alps” or “relating to the Alps.” The Alps, a significant European mountain range, serves as the cornerstone for this name’s meaning. The term itself has evolved from the Latin “Alpes,” which throughout history has primarily denoted the high mountain range stretching across eight countries in Europe.
I guess that makes sense. I never realized I didn’t make that association. Or rather, when I heard “Alpine” I think of “of the alps” but also think of The Alps as just meaning a general mountain, but also the specific mountains. I’m not even from central Europe, so that’s an interesting realisation about how my brain is wired.