Francesca

Francesca is an Italian form of Frances. Frances originates in Latin language and means "woman from France". It is a feminine form of Francis. Frances was the name of the 19th century saint as well as the name of a famous 1982 film, starring Jessica Lange. As a feminine given name it has been fairly popular in the United States.

Origin/Usage
Catalan, Italian, Latin
Pronunciation
frahn-CHES-kah
Meaning
Woman from France

Similar names

Franceska Franchesca Francisca Franciska Francizka Frantiska Franziska