Afonso

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Noble and ready
Pronunciation
Ah-FON-soh
a-FON-soo(Brazilian Portuguese)
a-FON-suw(Galician)
u-FON-soo(European Portuguese)
Popularity
Afonso is not widely popular outside of Portugal, but it has seen some use in Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking countries.

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Afonso Name meanings & History

Noble and ready. Portuguese and Galician form of Alfonso. This was the name of the first king of Portugual, ruling in the 12th century. Afonso is a popular name in Portugal and is often given to boys who are born into families with Portuguese heritage. It is a classic and timeless name that exudes nobility and strength.

Zodiac Sign of Afonso: Action Aries

Synonyms of Afonso:

A: Angry,Aggressive,Assertive,Argumentative,Action,Ambitious

F: Fiery,Friendly,Fun-loving,Festive

O: Ostentatious,Obstinate,Organized,Obsessive,Obsolete

N: Nice,Nagging,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nervous,Nutrition,Neat

S: Sensuality,Status,Solidity,Success,Social Standing,Security,Sex

Afonso is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Afonso Henriques was the first king of Portugal and is considered a national hero; Afonso III was also a king of Portugal who ruled from 1248-1279.

2.) Afonso (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) prepared for combat.


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