Afonso

Afonso Meaning & Origin

About Afonso
The name "Afonso" is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the Germanic name "Alfons," meaning "noble and ready." It is a masculine name that has been used in various European countries throughout history. "Afonso" carries connotations of strength, nobility, and readiness, reflecting the qualities associated with its Germanic roots.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Afonso are male.

Afonso Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AFNS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A10520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 F AA1 N S OW0
🌐 IPA
/əˈfɑnsoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Afonso in Braille

Here's how to represent Afonso in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Afonso in braille

How to Spell the Name Afonso in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Afonso using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Afonso in sign language

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