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Francisca

Quick answerFrancisca is the feminine form of Francis, derived from the Latin "Franciscus," which means "Frenchman" or "free man" and originates from the Frankish people.

Spanish · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,969
TrendStable
Peak year1928
Syllables3
OriginSpanish
LanguageSpanish
CultureSpanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Late Roman
ReligionChristianity
Letters9
Numerology11 Chaldean 9
Global rank#3

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Francisca

Francisca is the feminine form of Francis, derived from the Latin "Franciscus," which means "Frenchman" or "free man" and originates from the Frankish people.

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Etymology

Francisca is the feminine form of Francis, derived from the Latin "Franciscus," which means "Frenchman" or "free man" and originates from the Frankish people. The name is primarily used in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian-speaking Catholic cultures, with historical prominence through Saint Francis of Assisi and subsequent religious tradition.

Francisca currently ranks #2,969 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1928.

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