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Francisca

"Frenchwoman, free"

Nicknames Paca · Pancha · Paquita · Panchita

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frahn·SEES·kah

3 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Latin Franciscus (Frenchman, from the Franks: free men)

What Francisca means

Francisca is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Frenchwoman, free". It comes from Latin Franciscus (Frenchman, from the Franks: free men). It is pronounced frahn-SEES-kah.

Feminine of Francisco. Common among older Mexican women; Pancha and Paca are the classic nicknames.

Nicknames in Mexico: Paca, Pancha, Paquita, Panchita. The feminine forms of Paco and Pancho. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.

Popularity: known but uncommon in Mexico.

Related meanings: freedom, saint.

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Francisca means Frenchwoman, free

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