Franziska
fran-ZIS-kah
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
200
Peak Year
#12 in 2006
First Recorded
1963
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A German feminine form of Francis, ultimately derived from the Old High German word for 'Frenchman' or 'free man'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Franziska van Almsick
German swimmer and Olympic medalist
Franziska Weisz
Austrian actress
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