Francisco (en. Francisco)

/fɾanˈsisko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Masculine given name that comes from Latin 'Franciscus', meaning 'French'.
Francisco is a very common name in many Spanish-speaking countries.
Francisco es un nombre muy común en muchos países de habla hispana.
Usually used to refer to Saint Francis of Assisi.
In the church, the feast of Saint Francis is celebrated every October 4th.
En la iglesia, se celebra la festividad de San Francisco cada 4 de octubre.
Name that has been held by various saints and popes.
Pope Francis has created a great impact with his teachings.
El Papa Francisco ha creado un gran impacto con sus enseñanzas.

Etymology

Derived from Latin 'Franciscus', which means 'French' or 'the one who comes from France'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Francis of Assisi
Patron saint of animals and the environment.
Francisco de Asís
Saint Francis
Famous city in California, known for its bridge.
San Francisco
Francisco Goya
Famous Spanish painter of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Francisco Goya

Related Words

french
Person from France or the language of France.
francés
franciscan
Related to the religious order founded by Saint Francis.
franciscano

Slang Meanings

Affectionate nickname used for people named Francisco.
My friends call me 'Paco' affectionately.
Mis amigos me llaman 'Paco' de cariño.
Informal use of 'Francisco' in the context of familiarity.
Francisco? Yes, we call him 'Pancho'!
¿Francisco? ¡Sí, le decimos 'Pancho'!