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Frances.

A female given name from Latin, masculine equivalent Francis.

7 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈfɹænsɪz/UK, US/ˈfɹɑːnsɪz/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A female given name from Latin, masculine equivalent Francis.

  2. A male given name, variant of Francis.

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  3. An unincorporated community in Johnson County, Indiana, United States.

  4. An unincorporated community in Crittenden County, Kentucky, United States.

  5. An unincorporated community in Pacific County, Washington, United States.

  6. A town in south-east South Australia, on the border with Victoria.

Where this word comes from

From Old French Franceise, feminine form of Franceis, from Late Latin Franciscus (“Frankish”). Doublet of Francesca and Francisca.

name/ˈfɹænsɪz/UK, US/ˈfɹɑːnsɪz/Received-Pronunciation
  1. plural of France

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