About Alfaro
The surname Alfaro is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "al-far" which means "the lighthouse" or "the beacon" in Arabic. It is believed to have been a locational surname given to people who lived near or worked at a lighthouse or beacon. The surname Alfaro is relatively common in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Spain and Latin America.
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Here's how to represent Alfaro in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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