Meaning of Francesca

Meaning of Francesca
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
Female
Name Day
March 9: Saint Frances of Rome (Francesca Romana) - Foundress
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In Italy about 464731 people are called Francesca
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Variants
en Frances

de Franziska

fr Françoise

es Francisca

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