Franca Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Franca Name at a Glance

Name	Franca
Meaning	A dimunitive of Francisca, derived from the Latin Francis, meaning French, from France, or free one.
Origin	Spanish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Franca Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Franca means “A dimunitive of Francisca, derived from the Latin Francis, meaning French, from France, or free one”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Franca Name Origin

Our database records Franca under Spanish origin. Browse more Spanish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Franca a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Franca is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Franca

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