Meaning of Francis | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A male given name from Latin.
2. A female given name from Latin, alternative spelling of Frances.
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3. A surname originating as a patronymic.
4. A placename
5. A rural municipality (Rural Municipality of Francis No. 127) in south-east Saskatchewan, Canada.
6. A town in Saskatchewan within the rural municipality.
7. A ghost town in Wheeler County, Nebraska, United States.
8. A township in Holt County, Nebraska.
9. A town in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
10. A town in Summit County, Utah, United States.

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Examples

“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.”

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