Francisca
Meaning of Francisca
Originating from the Latin name Franciscus, the name Francisca has a rich history and meaning. It is derived from the word "franciscus," which means "French" or "free." As a female variation of the name Francis, Francisca holds similar associations with freedom and independence. The English pronunciation of Francisca is fran-SIS-kuh (/frænˈsɪkə/), while in Spanish it is pronounced as fran-THEES-kah (/fɹanˈsiθa/).
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States, we can see that the popularity of the name Francisca has fluctuated over time. In recent years, it has been moderately popular, ranking around 3000 to 3500. However, its peak popularity was in the early 1900s when it ranked within the top 500 names for baby girls. Despite its variations in popularity, Francisca remains a timeless choice with a classic charm. Whether you prefer its English or Spanish pronunciation, Francisca is a beautiful name that carries historical significance and global appeal.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as fran-SIS-kuh (/frænˈsɪkə/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as fran-THEES-kah (/fɹanˈsiθa/)
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Notable People Named Francisca
| Francisca Valenzuela is an American-born Chilean singer, poet, and multi-instrumentalist who gained popularity in Chile and Latin America with her debut album "Muérdete La Lengua" and has earned gold and platinum album certification in Chile. |
| Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe - Francisca Oboh-Ikuenobe is a geologist specializing in palynology and sedimentology, serving as a professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology. |
| Francisca Ordega is a Nigerian professional footballer currently playing as a forward for CSKA Moscow in the Russian Women's Football Championship. |
| María Francisca Lewin Castellano is a well-known Chilean actress in film, theater, and television. |
| María Francisca Rosa Merino Garrido, also known as Pancha Merino, is a well-known Chilean actress and television presenter, recognized for her roles in popular Canal 13 series such as Adrenalina, Playa Salvaje, and Cerro Alegre. |
| Francisca Chiponda, a powerful mixed-race African slave owner in Portuguese Mozambique, financed early Portuguese expeditions in the late 18th century. |
| Francisca Flores was a prominent labor rights activist, Chicana feminist, journal editor, and anti-poverty activist. |
| Francisca Ramírez Tórrez is a Nicaraguan farmer and peasants rights activist known for leading protests against the proposed inter-oceanic canal development in Nicaragua. |
| Francisca Ashietey-Odunton is a Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster, and diplomat who has served as the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation and as Ghana's high commissioner to Turkey and Kenya. |
| Francisca Ballesteros is a Spanish woman convicted of murdering her husband and two daughters, and attempting to poison her son, for which she was sentenced to eighty-four years in prison in 2005. |
| Francisca Antonia Parra Hartard is a forward field hockey player from Chile. |
| Francisca Rojas is the first criminal convicted using fingerprint evidence. |
| Francisca Lucas Pereira Gomes, also known as Francisca Pereira, is a former Bissau-Guinean nurse, independence activist, and current politician. |
| Francisca Alejandra Lara Lara, also known as Pancha Lara, is a Chilean professional footballer playing for Villarreal CF and the Chile women's national team. |
| Francisca Irazoqui Ríos is a field hockey player from Chile. |
