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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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Alphonso Tubbs, 56, chatted with Quinonez while looking at the work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies was diagnosed with a mild form of myocarditis in 2022.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

For Canada, injured Alphonso Davies was helpless on the bench as Morocco neutralised Stephen Eustaquio's dangerous passing and squeezed star striker Jonathan David out of the game.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

Canada could be even stronger and more confident with Alphonso Davies back from injury.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026

He received so many complaints against the inquisitor Calvo, that he was recalled, and Martinez took his place; he, however, did not remain there long, but was succeeded by Don Alphonso de Lorca.

From The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. by Juan Antonio Llorente

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