Franciscus name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Italian
Usage: German, Latinized, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Franciscus f-ran-ciscus
Meaning: Little Frenchman
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What does Franciscus mean?

Unfamiliar Italian Franciscus is used as a boy name which is mostly used in Danish, German, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish and Latinized, meaning of Franciscus is "Little Frenchman". Franciscus is resultant of Francis.

Francis is derivative of François. Francis is equivalent of Franciscus in English language. Francis's meaning is From France, A Man Form France and The Element Francesco Which Means Frenchman is originated from Italian and Latin.

Franciscus is equivalent of Franko: Latin Franciscus = Frank, Frenchman in Latin language. Also Franciscus is Latin form of Francesco.

How do I pronounce Franciscus?

f-ran-ciscus is the most common way to pronounce three syllabled Franciscus. The other ways to say the name is fr(a)-nci-scus.

Variants of Franciscus

Franciskus, Francesco, Francis, Cesco, Frana, Jancis

How popular is the name Franciscus?

Franciscus is a rare baby name in United States, chances of it being still in use are very slim since it isn't seen since 1993. Franciscus is a common name in Indonesia while somewhat familiar name in South Africa and Brazil.

As per our findings, over 7000 people has been named Franciscus globally.

YearRankBirths
199386985
[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Franciscus in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands59377113861132695
Finland077150
Sweden4610513-11
Norway462213-11
Denmark280130

Here's what numbers has to say about Franciscus

You are the most self-motivated person you know. Your age has nothing to do with your knowledge and wisdom. Your life interests change as you change, constantly. You are an ambitious person, who's driven by success and high aspirations. When it comes to love, you are loyal to one partner only. You love your freedom and respect other people's freedom too. What fulfills your soul is your professional success.

Go through the following names similar to Franciscus

  •  Eibhlin - Unusual and Modernistic Eibhlins origin is Old French, meaning of Eibhlin is "Eveline or Aveline" and is aimed at girls is substantially used in Danish and Irish
  •  Eiri has its origin in Japanese is mainly used in Swedish, Faroese and Japanese is a baby boy name, Eiri means "Village or Crystal"
  •  Bente - Largely used in Swedish and Greenlandic, Bente is of Latin origin is aimed at girls. Bente is form of Benedikte in Danish language
  •  Narcissus - Used chiefly in English, Swedish and Finnish, Narcissus is originated from Old Greek is aimed at both genders. Narcissus is English form of Narcissus. Also Narcissus is form of The Greek Name Ναρκισσος in Latin language
  •  Armide - Girl name Armide came from Literary is used in Finnish and Italian languages. Armide is Italian form of Armanda

Sibling Names for Franciscus

Choosing a name for your baby is one of the most exciting and important decisions you'll make as a parent. If you've decided to name your little one Franciscus, you might be wondering what names would complement it perfectly. Here are some sibling names that would go beautifully with the unique and classic name Franciscus.

Names for Franciscus's sister

Brother to Franciscus

Famous people named Franciscus

  • Franciscus Irenicus, German humanist, Protestant reformer and historian
  • Franciscus Junius, Reformed scholar
  • Franciscus Junius, pioneer of Germanic philology
  • Franciscus Quaresmius, Italian writer and Orientalist
  • Franciscus van Hombeeck, historical Belgian politician
  • Franciscus Raphelengius, Flemish-born scholar, printer and bookseller
  • Franciscus Plante, Dutch poet and chaplain
  • Franciscus Accursius, Italian lawyer
  • Franciscus Dousa, Dutch classical scholar, at Leiden University
  • Franciscus Bonae Spei, Catholic scholastic theologian and philosopher
  • Franciscus Bernardus Jacobus Kuiper, distinguished scholar in Indology
  • Franciscus Patricius, philosopher and scientist
  • Franciscus Gomarus, His parents
  • Franciscus Sylvius, Dutch physician and scientist
  • Franciscus van den Enden, former Jesuit, Neo-Latin poet, physician, art dealer
  • Franciscus Donders, Dutch ophthalmologist
  • Franciscus Mercurius van Helmont, Flemish alchemist and writer
  • Franciscus Henri, internationally known musician and children's entertainer

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
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