Francesc
Meaning of Francesc
Francesc is a unisex name with Catalan origins. It is pronounced as fruhn-SESK (/fɾuˈnəsk/) in its original language. This name also has variations such as Francesco and Francisco. Francesc has been given to newborns in the United States, with 19 occurrences in 1989, ranking at number 4669. The name Francesc carries historical associations and can be a unique choice for parents who are looking for a name that stands out while still honoring tradition.
Pronunciation
Catalan
- Pronunced as fruhn-SESK (/fɾuˈnəsk/)
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Notable People Named Francesc
| Francesc Eiximenis was a highly influential 14th-century Franciscan Catalan writer whose works were widely read, copied, and translated, and had a significant impact on both literary and political spheres. |
| Francesc Macià i Llussà was a prominent Spanish politician from Catalonia and the 122nd president of the Generalitat of Catalonia. |
| Francesc Miralles Contijoch is a Catalan writer, essayist, translator, and musician. |
| Francesc Tur Blanch is a Spanish wheelchair tennis player who has represented his country at multiple Summer Paralympics and achieved a top international singles world ranking of 19th. |
| Francesc Ribalta, also known as Francisco Ribaltá or de Ribalta, was a Spanish painter of the Baroque period, primarily known for his religious subject matter. |
| Francesc Xavier Butinyà i Hospital was a Spanish missionary Jesuit from Catalonia, known for his advocacy for the working class during the Industrial Revolution in Spain. |
| Francesc Layret i Foix was a Catalan nationalist and republican politician and lawyer who was assassinated in 1920. |
| Francesc Masriera i Manovens was a Spanish figure painter and goldsmith known for his work influenced by Orientalism. |
| Francesc Serés Guillén is a Catalan-language writer. |
| Francesc Xavier Bultó Marquès, also known as Paco Bultó, was a prominent Spanish Catalan businessman and motorcycle engineer, best known for founding Montesa and Bultaco. |
| Francesc Fontanella was a Catalan poet, dramatist, and priest. |
| Francesc Alió i Brea was a Spanish composer known for writing the music of Els Segadors, the Catalan national anthem, based on a folk tune. |
| Francesc Rovira i Sala, also known as Francisco Rovira, was a Catholic priest who led miquelets in resisting the French occupation of Catalonia during the Peninsular War, with his most notable exploit being the surprise capture of Sant Ferran Castle in 1811. |
| Francesc Burgos is an American artist of Catalan origin known for his ceramic sculptures and diverse design background, with exhibitions in various cities including New York City. |
| Francesc Arroyo is a Spanish writer and journalist known for his work with El País and other publications, as well as his teaching at the Universidad de Barcelona. |
