Francisca
/frɐseeskah/ Portuguese Female
Meaning & Origin
Francisca is a Portuguese name meaning "From France". Francisca is derived from the Latin word "Franciscus," which means "Frenchman." Franciscus itself comes from "Francus," referring to the Franks, a Germanic tribe.
Quick Facts
Language Portuguese
Gender Female
Phonetic frɐseeskah
IPA fɾɐ̃siska
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as frɐseeskah. Keep the original Portuguese phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Francisca
- · Francisca Edwiges Neves Gonzaga - Brazilian composer
- · Francisca Valenzuela - Chilean-American singer-songwriter
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