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Panchita

Quick answerPanchita is a Spanish diminutive form of Francisca, derived from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning "French" or "from France," ultimately connected to the Germanic tribe of the Franks.

Latin · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#7,505
TrendVintage
Peak year1964
Syllables3
OriginLatin
LanguageSpanish
CultureHispanic
ReligionCatholicism
Letters8
Numerology9 Chaldean 1
Global rank#7,505

Popularity over time

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

About the name Panchita

Panchita is a Spanish diminutive form of Francisca, derived from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning "French" or "from France," ultimately connected to the Germanic tribe of the Franks.

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Etymology

Panchita is a Spanish diminutive form of Francisca, derived from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning "French" or "from France," ultimately connected to the Germanic tribe of the Franks. The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking Catholic cultures and communities, with historical usage among Hispanic populations in Spain and Latin America.

Panchita currently ranks #7,505 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1964.

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