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Alphonso

American  
[al-fon-soh, -zoh] / ælˈfɒn soʊ, -zoʊ /
French Alphonse

noun

  1. a first name: from Germanic words meaning “noble” and “ready.”


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Herdman found success in part by making the recruitment of dual nationals a priority, starting four of them — including Alphonso Davies, who immigrated to Canada from a refugee camp in Ghana — in Qatar.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

They are joined by Canada's captain Alphonso Davies, who was born in a refugee camp in Ghana to Liberian parents.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

A win against Qatar almost certainly would be enough to see Canada through to the second round, but the team once again will be without its best player, injured winger Alphonso Davies.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

Although other mango varieties will continue to be sold throughout the summer, many fans say the Alphonso remains unrivalled.

From BBC May 13, 2026

Joan and Louis died: and, two competitors present themselves to reign over Naples, Alphonso and Reni, the brothers of Louis.

From The Power Of The Popes by Daunou, Pierre Claude Fran?ois

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