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Alfonso

Alfonso is a masculine given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin. It derives from the Old Frankish name Adal-funs, later Latinized as Alphonsus and Alphonso, combining elements meaning noble and ready. The name spread through medieval Iberia and became common among the royal houses of Asturias, León, Castile and Portugal.

In medieval Iberia, several rulers bore the name Alfonso, reflecting its prestige and popularity. Notable monarchs

Today, Alfonso remains widely used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries. Variants include Afonso in Portuguese; Alphonse

Notable contemporary individuals named Alfonso include film director Alfonso Cuarón (born 1961), known for Gravity and

include
Alfonso
X
el
Sabio,
king
of
Castile
and
León
in
the
13th
century,
renowned
for
his
patronage
of
learning
and
law;
Alfonso
VI
el
Bravo,
who
ruled
León
and
Castile
in
the
11th
century
and
played
a
key
role
in
the
Reconquista;
and
Alfonso
XIII,
king
of
Spain
from
1886
until
the
proclamation
of
the
republic
in
1931.
in
French;
and
Alphonso
or
Alphonsus
in
English.
The
name
also
appears
in
Italian
and
other
Romance-language
communities,
often
with
local
spellings
and
pronunciations.
Roma;
actor
and
television
personality
Alfonso
Ribeiro
(born
1971);
and
Mexican
actor
Alfonso
Herrera
(born
1983).
The
name
continues
to
be
a
familiar
choice
in
many
parts
of
the
world,
reflecting
its
historical
depth
and
cultural
reach.