Francesca

Name:

Francesca

Pronounced: fran-CHESS-ka

Variations: Francine, Franca, Franchesca

Origin:

Italian

Meaning:

Francesca is derived from the Italian name Francesca, which is the feminine form of Francesco, meaning "Frenchman" or "free man." The name is associated with strength and independence.

Popularity:

Francesca is most popular in Italy, followed by the United States and Canada.

Did you know?

Francesca da Rimini is a character in Dante's "Inferno." The name Francesca has been used in several works of literature and music, including the opera "Francesca da Rimini" by Tchaikovsky.

Famous namesakes:

Francesca Woodman was an American photographer known for her black and white photographs. Francesca Hayward is a British ballet dancer who is a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London.

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