Alphonsus
From the Gothic roots aþal, "noble", and funs, "eager, ready".
Meaning and origin
Alphonsus is the Latin spelling used in church and scholarly writing for a Gothic personal name built from aþal, "noble", and funs, "eager" or "ready".
How to pronounce Alphonsus
| German | ahl-FON-zuss /alˈfɔnzʊs/ |
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