Alfonsa

Meaning of Alfonsa

Alfonsa is a cheerful unisex name that traces its roots to medieval Spain as a spirited twist on Alfonso. In Spanish it’s pronounced al-FON-sah (/alˈfon.sa/), rolling off the tongue like a warm breeze over sunlit olive groves. The name means “noble and ready,” a little battle cry wrapped in soft vowels. Those who bear Alfonsa tap into a legacy of kings and queens who shaped history, and they honor St. Alphonsa of Kerala—India’s first woman saint—whose gentle strength still inspires millions. Though it never topped U.S. charts—peaking at roughly half a dozen newborns per year from the 1940s through the ’70s—Alfonsa feels fresh and adventurous, like a sunrise over a distant horizon. For a child destined to stand out with courage and grace, Alfonsa is the perfect rallying call.

Pronunciation

Spanish

• Pronunced as al-FON-sah (/alˈfon.sa/)

• Alphonsine
• Alfonsina
• Alfonza
• Alphonsa
• Alphonsie
• Alphonsetta