Alphonsus name meaning

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Updated: March 17th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Usage: English, Irish and Latinized
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Alphonsus a-lphon-sus
Meaning: Noble and Eager and Embattled
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What does Alphonsus mean?

The popular and orthodox boy name Alphonsus is used particulary in Latinized, English and Irish is of Gothic origin. Alphonsus is variant form of illustrous, long standing and pious Alfonso. Alfonso is Italian cognate of Alfons.

Originated from German and Gothic, Popular and Orthodox Alfonso, Alfonso means "Eager, Spanish Form of Alphonse and Eager for War".

How do I pronounce Alphonsus?

Three syllabled Alphonsus is most commonly pronounced as a-lphon-sus. al-pho-nsus is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Alphonsus

Alfonso, Adalfuns, Hadufuns, Alfons, Affonso, Alf, Alfon, Alphonso, Aelf, Aelfred, Alfr, Álfr, Alef

How popular is the name Alphonsus?

Alphonsus is a unique baby name in United States, it had been in use since 1883 and was last seen in 1978, during its 45 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 800 names.

In 1892, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 748 on boy names chart when 28 babies were named Alphonsus. There are over 408 babies that have been given the name Alphonsus in United States.

Alphonsus is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it has been in use since 1964 and peaked in 1964 when it ranked 155th.

Alphonsus is a rare baby name in England and Wales where it is still in use.

But Alphonsus is a popular baby name in Nigeria where every 1 in 20000 have the name. At least, 10000 people globally have carried Alphonsus as their given name according to our evaluation.

YearRankBirths
197857725
197554695
196527799
196233017
195939885
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Alphonsus in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands294557830206
Sweden360206

Numerological analysis of Alphonsus

You encourage people to walk the harder path and fight for what they believe is right. Your family isn't very happy with how you handle things and treat people when it comes to romantic relationships. You actually believe your ideas are the best. And most of the time, they are. It wouldn't hurt you if you opened your mind and hear different opinions on different matters. Your failures motivate you.

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Sibling Names for Alphonsus

Alphonsus is a unique and beautiful name for a baby, but it can be difficult to find the perfect sibling names to complement it. Fortunately, there are many great options that pair well with Alphonsus, from classic choices to more modern monikers. Here are some of our favorite sibling names for Alphonsus.

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Famous people named Alphonsus

  • Alphonsus Liguori, Italian Catholic bishop, spiritual writer, composer, musician, artist, poet
  • Alphonsus Rodriguez, Spanish Jesuit lay brother
  • Alphonsus Liguori Penney, Canadian Roman Catholic priest
  • Alphonsus Ciacconius, His name is also spelt as Alfonso Chacón and Ciacono
  • Alphonsus de Guimaraens, Brazilian poet

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