name

Francisca

Francisca (name) means a female given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin]. Example: “Friends here of Miss Francisca Howland have received invitations to her marriage to William Johnston Coke Jr., which will take place on April 27, and the reception at the Biltmore Forest Country Club at Asheville, N. C.”

name

A female given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin].

"Friends here of Miss Francisca Howland have received invitations to her marriage to William Johnston Coke Jr., which will take place on April 27, and the reception at the Biltmore Forest Country Club at Asheville, N. C." — (1935)

"Miss Margaret Gregg was maid of honor for her sister, whose other attendants were the Misses Laurie Gregg, another sister; Louise Grant, a cousin; Francisca Brackenridge, Lisa Canby and Abigail Rickert, Mrs. Christopher Ward and Mrs. John Sinwell." — (1961)

"It [the Migration Division] was headed on an interim basis by Miss Francisca Bou while the Governor and Mrs. Julia Rivera Vicenti, Secretary of Labor, studied conflicting claims as to its effectiveness." — (1970)

"He is survived by his widow, the former Francisca Bolles." — (1971)

noun

A throwing axe used as a weapon during the Early Middle Ages by the Franks.

Word forms

franciscas plural

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Etymology

From Portuguese and Spanish Francisca, from Latin Francisca. Doublet of Frances.

Origin: Latin

Frequently asked questions

What does “Francisca” mean?

The word “Francisca” means a female given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin].

How do you use “Francisca” in a sentence?

Here is “Francisca” used in a sentence: “He is survived by his widow, the former Francisca Bolles.”

What part of speech is “Francisca”?

Depending on how it is used, “Francisca” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Francisca” come from?

The word “Francisca” comes from Latin. From Portuguese and Spanish Francisca, from Latin Francisca. Doublet of Frances.

How many meanings does “Francisca” have?

“Francisca” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin].