Name Franciscus Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Franciscus

Franciscus is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Franciscus?

Franciscus is a name of Latin origin. The Italian Saint Francis of Assisi was originally named Giovanni, but after a journey to France, his father gave him the name Francesco. Franciscus is a Latin form of Francesco. Besides, Franciscus derived from the name of the Germanic tribe of the Franks.

What does the name Franciscus mean?

Franciscus means “belonging to the people of the Franks”, but as well “free man” (from Old French “franc” or Old High German “frank” = free). Besides, Franciscus means “Frenchman” or “little Frenchman” (from Italian Francesco).

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