Francisca
/frɐseeskah/ Portuguese Female
Meaning & Origin
Francisca is a Portuguese name meaning "From France". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh. 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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