Alphonza
Meaning of Alphonza
Alphonza is a male name with origins in Spanish and Italian. It is a variation of the more common name Alfonso. In British English, it is pronounced as al-FON-zuh (/ˈal.fɒn.zə/), while in American English, it is pronounced the same way (/ælˈfɒn.zə/). The name Alphonza has been recorded in North Carolina since at least 1941, with varying levels of popularity over the years. It peaked in 1952 when it ranked at number 404 for newborn boys in the state. While not as commonly used today, Alphonza carries an air of strength and sophistication due to its royal associations in Spain and Italy.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as al-FON-zuh (/ˈal.fɒn.zə/)
American English
- Pronunced as al-FON-zuh (/ælˈfɒn.zə/)
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Notable People Named Alphonza
| Alphonza Gadsden Sr. is an American Anglican bishop who served as the bishop ordinary of the Reformed Episcopal Church's Diocese of the Southeast from 2007 to 2020. |
