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GirlPronounced Italian /fran.ˈt͡ʃes.ka/; Catalan /fɾən.ˈsɛs.kə/Catalan language family

Francesca

Italian and Catalan feminine form of Franciscus.

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Francesca is a girl name.

Pronunciation: Italian /fran.ˈt͡ʃes.ka/; Catalan /fɾən.ˈsɛs.kə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationItalian /fran.ˈt͡ʃes.ka/; Catalan /fɾən.ˈsɛs.kə/
Language familyCatalan

Meaning and history

Italian and Catalan feminine form of Franciscus (see Francis ).

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Usage: italian, catalan

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