Franciskus

Franciskus is the masculine form of the name Franziskus and means 'the little Frenchman.' This name has its roots in Old Italian.

What does the name Franciskus mean?

Franciskus, a variant of Franziskus, means 'the little Frenchman.' The name originates from Old Italian and is often used as a derivative of the English name Francis in English-speaking countries. The origin of the name can be traced back to the Old Italian word francesco.

Where does the name Franciskus come from?

The name Franciskus has its origins in Old Italian and means 'the little Frenchman.' The Old Italian word francesco stands for this. Connections to this name can also be found in English and Latinized languages.

How do you pronounce Franciskus?

The pronunciation of Franciskus is clearly structured and consists of three syllables: 'Fran-cis-kus' [ˈfʁantsɪskʊs]. The first syllable sounds compact and nasal, while the consonant cluster 'sk' gives the name a distinctive note before it softly concludes with '-us.' The name conveys an impression of tradition and permanence - precise, yet not cumbersome.

When is the name day of Franciskus?

The name day of Franciskus is celebrated on October 4.

Popularity

In Germany, Franciskus is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 3,920th on the list of the most common male first names. Over the last ten years, Franciskus has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, which earned it the 8,008th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th.