Francis
/fransihs/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Francis is a English name meaning "From France". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh. The name Francis originates from the Old French word 'Franceis' meaning 'Frenchman', which is derived from the Latin 'Franciscus' also meaning 'French'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic fransihs
IPA fɹænsɪs
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as fransihs. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Francis
- · Pope Francis - Head of the Catholic Church
- · Francis Ford Coppola - Film Director
- · Francis Bacon - Philosopher
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