Alfonso Lincoln Ribeiro (born ) is an American actor, comedian, and television host. In a career spanning over four decades, he is best known for his role as Carlton Banks on the NBC television sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996), as well as his performances on Silver Spoons (1984–1987) and In the House (1996 ...
This was the name of several kings of Spain (Asturias, León, Castile and Aragon) and Portugal, starting with Alfonso I of Asturias in the 8th century. His name was sometimes recorded in the Latin spelling Adefonsus, and on that basis it is theorized that first element might be from another source (perhaps haþus meaning "battle").
The name Alfonso is a boy's name of Spanish, Italian origin meaning "noble, ready". Alfonso was a royal name in Spain as far back as the 7th century, but it is rarely heard outside the Hispanic community in the US.
Alfonso X was the king of Castile and Leon from 1252 to 1284. Alfonso’s father, Ferdinand III, conquered Andalusia and imposed tribute on the remaining Muslim states in Spain—Murcia and Granada.
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The name Alfonso is of Spanish and Italian origin and is derived from the Germanic name Alphons, meaning "noble and ready." It is a masculine name that has royal connotations and signifies strength, bravery, and leadership.
Meaning of Alfonso - What does Alfonso mean? Read the name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity of the baby name Alfonso for boys.
Spanish and southern Italian : from the personal name Alfonso, the name of a number of Spanish and Portuguese kings. It derives from the Visigothic personal name Adelfonsus, composed of the elements hathu ‘war’ + funs ‘ready’.