Meaning of Francesco

Meaning of Francesco
Drift from the Latin franciscus, adjective used from the ancient romans in order to indicate all what was specific of the population of Francs. An other etymology wants the name to derive instead from the German with the meaning of “free”.
Gender
Male
Name Day
October 4: Saint Francis of Assisi (Francesco d'Assisi) - Patron of Italy
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In Italy about 999301 people are called Francesco
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Variants
en Francis

de Franz

fr François

es Francisco

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