Franciscus

Latin

"Frenchman or free man"

Franciscus Origin and Meaning

The name Franciscus is a boy's name of Dutch origin.

Franciscus is the Latin form of the Italian name Francesco, ultimately derived from the Late Latin name Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man.' This classical form gained prominence through Saint Francis of Assisi, whose birth name was Giovanni but who was called Francesco by his father who had trading ties with France. As a male name, Franciscus carries a sense of dignity and historical weight, being used throughout European history particularly in Catholic countries. While not commonly used in its Latin form today, it remains present in academic and ecclesiastical contexts. The more common modern variants include Francis (English), Francisco (Spanish), and Franz (German).

Famous People Named Franciscus

• Franciscus Patricius Venetian philosopher