francis
/ˈfɹɐːnsɪs/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.39 in modern English
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
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A male given name from Latin.
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A female given name from Latin, alternative spelling of Frances.
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A surname originating as a patronymic.
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Example Sentences
- "Francis is one of the pleasantest names in use. It has a fine open air with it, - a sound correspondent to its sense."
- "Francis had never been 'Frank' or 'Fran', he had always been called by his full name. It had lent him a certain dignity that he had possibly never earned."
- "Under former President Donald Trump, USCIS was led by a string of acting officials after L. Francis Cissna left in 2019 – most notably immigration hardliner Ken Cuccinelli who gained attention for his push for Trump policies and frequent press engagements."
- "Francis riled conservative cardinals with his compassion for migrants and refugees, openness towards LGBTQ+ Catholics and demands for action on the climate crisis."
Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin Franciscus (“French(man)”) (from Francia (“France”)). Doublet of Francisco and Franz.
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈfɹɐːnsɪs/
- British English: /ˈfɹɑːnsɪs/