name
Francisca
Francisca (name) means a female given name deriving from Portuguese or Spanish, itself from Latin.
name
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A female given name deriving from Portuguese or Spanish, itself from Latin.
noun
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A throwing axe that the Franks used as a weapon in the Early Middle Ages.
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Word forms
- Plural
- franciscas
Etymology
This name comes from Portuguese and Spanish Francisca, from Latin Francisca. It is a doublet of Frances.
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].
