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A male given name, from Latin Franciscus ("Frenchman").
"Pope Francis chose his name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional male given name, historically meaning "Frenchman."
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin Franciscus ("French, Frankish"), from Francia ("France").