Francesca
Francesca is an Italian female given name, derived from the Latin male name Franciscus meaning 'the Frenchman' It is widely used in most Romance languages, including Italian, French and Catalan, and place of origin is Italy. It is derived from the same source as the female name Frances, and the male names Francesc, Francesco and Francis.
| Pronunciation | /frænˈtʃɛskə/ US also /frɑːn-/; Italian: [franˈtʃeska] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Latin franciscus, -a, -um, meaning "from France" |
| Meaning | French, Free |
| Region of origin | Italy |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Francesc, Francesco, and Francis, and Frances |
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