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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