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Alfaro

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Spanish

Meaning & History

Originally denoted someone who was from the city of Alfaro in La Rioja, Spain. It is possibly derived from Arabic meaning "the watchtower".

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cities, Nicaraguan presidents, structures, watchful
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Entry updated August 26, 2016

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