Franziska
Meaning of Franziska
Originating from Germany, the name Franziska is a feminine name that carries a charming and elegant sound. It is pronounced as fran-TSEE-ska in German. The name has variations such as Franzisca. In terms of popularity, it has had some presence in the United States, with varying occurrences and ranks over the years. While its usage may not be extremely high, Franziska carries a unique and sophisticated appeal that makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a less common name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as fran-TSEE-ska (/fʁanˈtsiːska/)
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Notable People Named Franziska
| Franziska Katharina Brantner is a German politician from the Green Party and has been a member of the German Parliament since 2013. |
| Franziska Scanagatta, an Italian woman, disguised herself as a man to attend an Austrian officer school in 1794, served during the French Revolution, and was promoted to Leutnant (lieutenant) in 1800 before leaving the army and receiving a pension from Emperor Francis I of Austria. |
| Franziska Martienssen-Lohmann was a renowned German soprano and voice teacher known for her expertise in Lieder singing and her influential books on teaching singing. |
| Franziska Michor is an Austrian computational biologist and Professor at the Dana–Farber Cancer Institute, where she directs the Physical Sciences-Oncology Center and the Center for Cancer Evolution. |
| Franziska Stark is a Swiss sports shooter who won a silver medal at the 2022 ISSF World Shooting Championships and has earned four medals at ISSF World Cups. |
| Franziska Preuß is a German biathlete who has represented Germany at multiple Winter Olympics and achieved notable success in World Cup races and Biathlon World Championships. |
| Franziska van Almsick is a German former swimmer who achieved her first Olympic medals at the age of 14 during the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. |
| Franziska Hildebrand is a retired German biathlete who competed in the Winter Olympics and won medals at European Championships. |
| Franziska Steffen is an Indonesian-born Swiss freestyle skier known for her expertise in ski cross and her previous career as an alpine skier. |
| Franziska zu Königsegg-Aulendorf - Franziska Gräfin zu Königsegg-Aulendorf was a German noblewoman. |
