Alfons
Meaning of Alfons
Alfons is a distinguished name of German and Polish origin, meaning "noble and ready." This name carries a sense of strength and dignity. In Germany and Poland, it is pronounced as AL-fons (/ˈal.fɔns/), while in Sweden, the pronunciation is AL-fuhns (/ˈal.fʊns/). The name has a rich history and has been used for centuries. It has variations such as Alphonse. In Pennsylvania, Alfons was moderately popular in the early 20th century, with occasional use over the years. With its noble meaning and historical significance, Alfons makes an intriguing choice for parents seeking a strong and timeless name for their son.
Pronunciation
German,Polish
- Pronunced as AL-fons (/'al.fɔns/)
Swedish
- Pronunced as AL-fuhns (/'al.fʊns/)
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Notable People Named Alfons
| Alfons Vilhelm Robert Rebane, also known as Alfons Rebane, was a highly decorated Estonian military commander who served in various Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS units during World War II. |
| Alfons Karabuda, born in 1967, is a Swedish composer and prominent figure in EU cultural politics. |
| Alfons Grieder was a Swiss rudimental drummer who popularized the Basel Drumming style in America during the mid to late 20th century through his extensive travels, teaching, and publications. |
| Alfons Verplaetse - Alfons "Fons" Remi Emiel, Viscount Verplaetse was a Belgian economist and former Governor of the National Bank of Belgium known for his role in the devaluation of the Belgian Frank and preparing Belgium's entry into the euro. |
| Alfons Mumm von Schwarzenstein - Philipp Alfons Freiherr Mumm von Schwarzenstein was a German Empire diplomat who served as ambassador in Beijing in 1900. |
| Alfons Deloor, a Belgian racing cyclist, achieved second place at the 1936 Vuelta a España and won the 1938 Liège–Bastogne–Liège. |
| Alfons, the stage name of Emmanuel Peterfalvi, is a French comedian known for his work in Germany. |
