Alphonso

Alphonso is a masculine given name, a spelling variant of Alfonso. It is used in various languages and cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries and regions with historical ties to Spanish, Portuguese, or Indian naming traditions. The name is often associated with nobility due to connections with rulers named Alfonso in the Iberian Peninsula.

Etymology and origins: Alphonso is derived from the name Alfonso, which itself comes from a Latinized form of a Germanic name. The elements of the original name are linked to concepts of nobility and protection, and over time Alphonso developed as an alternative spelling in several languages.

Mango cultivar: Alphonso is also the name of a premium cultivar of mango grown mainly along the Konkan coast of Maharashtra, India. The fruit is renowned for its fragrant, richly sweet flesh, saffron-colored flesh, and relatively low fiber content. Alphonso mangoes are typically harvested in the Indian season from March to May and are widely exported, earning a reputation as one of the finest mango varieties; in Marathi the fruit is also known as Haapus.

Notable people: Alphonso Davies (born 2000) is a Canadian professional footballer who plays as a winger and full-back for Bayern Munich and the Canadian national team. The given name is used by other individuals in various fields, reflecting its spread across cultures and regions.