Alfonso
/aɫ-FAHNSOH/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Alfonso is a English name meaning "Noble and ready/...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Alfonso is of Visigothic origin, derived from the Germanic elements *adal* meaning "noble" and *funs* meaning "ready, eager, battle."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic aɫ-FAHNSOH
IPA ˌæɫˈfɑnsoʊ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as aɫ-FAHNSOH. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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