TheNameDBFrancesca
FeminineMeaning
Free or from France.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'Franciscus', which originated from the Germanic 'Frank' meaning free. The name became prominent in Italy through Saint Francis of Assisi and his followers.
About the Name Francesca
Francesca is the Italian feminine form of Francis, carrying connotations of freedom and spirituality. The name is deeply rooted in Italian culture through religious history and literary references like Dante's 'Francesca da Rimini'.