feminine Françoise

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Origin:
germanic
Name Root:
frankô / *franka > FRANK
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Medieval Latin “Francus / Franciscus,” meaning “Franco, belonging to the people of the Franks.” In turn, the name derives from the Germanic “*frankô / *franka,” meaning “javelin, spear.” Ultimately the name is a derivative of the Proto-Germanic “*sahsą,” meaning “knife, dagger.” The Franks, in the Middle Ages, were the only ones who enjoyed the rights of free citizens; the term “frank” means “free man, sincere or true.” The term can be associated with the baptismal name since the ninth century. Originally it refers to a Germanic people who derived their tribal name from a type of ax they used in the past. The Francisca (or Francesca) is a throwing ax used as a weapon during the early Middle Ages by the Franks, among whom it was a typical national weapon at the time of the Merovingians from 500 to 750 known to have been used during the reign of Charlemagne (768-814). Francis of Assisi was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher. He founded the men’s Franciscan Order, the women’s Order of St. Clare, and the Third Order of Saint Francis, for men and women not able to live the lives of itinerant preachers, followed by the early members of the Order of Friars Minor or the monastic lives of the Poor Clares.

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #13457


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #6016

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New Age Curiosities

Numerological Values: #9

A number 9 person is humane and selfless. Compassion, tolerance, idealism and sensitivity are the hallmarks of number 9. Number 9 individuals often give unselfishly to others.

Chakra Number: #9
Chakra "Pineal Gland"

The Pineal Gland is about the size of a pea, and is in the center of the brain in a tiny cave behind and above the pituitary gland which lies a little behind the root of the nose. It is located directly behind the eyes, attached to the third ventricle. This chakra is also known as the upper dan tien. The ninth chakra is an interesting chakra in that it is in this chakra that all the Christ abilities lie dormant, waiting to be released and used in the outer and inner worlds. The shift in focus at this time is toward that Christ energy and the accompanying abilities that go along with it. Hence, a great deal of work and energy is now being sent into physical reality to help the individual open up and expand this energy center.

Color meaning: Gold

It is no surprise that gold symbolizes wealth used wisely, but it is also the symbol of good health. People who favor the color gold are optimistic. The Tibetan Buddhist believes in 5 sacred stones: the crystal for light, turquoise for infinity of sea and sky, coral for life and form, gold for the golden ray of the sun, silver for the light of the moon. Gold is intimately linked with Divinity and those gods associated with the Sun. It symbolizes wealth and success.

Name Songs

According to: itunes

Song
Artist
la belle franÇoise
garolou
la belle franÇoise
groupe sans gain
la belle franÇoise
yves albert 

Notable People and Personalities

Françoise Adnet (born 1924), French Figurative Painter
Françoise Ardré (born 1931), French Phycologist And Marine Scientist
Françoise Arnoul, French Actress
Françoise Atlan (born 1964), Moroccan Singer
Françoise Barré-sinoussi (born 1947), Virologist And Nobel Prize Winner
Françoise Basseporte (1701–1780), French Painter
Françoise Bertaut De Motteville (c. 1621–1689), French Writer
Françoise Boivin (born 1960), Canadian Politician
Françoise Bonnet (born 1957), French Long-distance Runner
Françoise Castex (born 1956), French Politician
Françoise Chandernagor (born 1945), French Writer
Françoise Claustre (1937–2006), French Archeologist
Françoise D'amboise (1427–1485), Carmelite Nun
Françoise D'aubigné, (1635–1719), Marquise De Maintenon And Wife Of Louis Xiv Of France
Françoise D'eaubonne (1920–2005), French Feminist
Françoise David (born 1948), Knight Of The National Order Of Quebec
Françoise De Cezelli (1558–1615), French Chevalier And War Hero
Françoise De Foix (c. 1495–1537), Mistress Of Francis I Of France
Françoise De Graffigny (1695–1758), French Writer
Françoise Dior (1932–1993), French Neo-nazi
Françoise Dolto (1908–1988), French Doctor And Psychoanalyst
Françoise Dorléac (1942–1967), Popular French Actress
Françoise Ducros, Canadian Civil Servant
Françoise Durr (born 1942), Former Tennis Player
Françoise Faucher (born 1929), French Film Actress
Françoise Gilot (born 1921), French Painter
Françoise Giroud (1916–2003), French Journalist, Screenwriter, Writer And Politician
Françoise Grossetête (born 1946), French Politician
Françoise Hardy (born 1944), French Singer, Actress And Astrologer
Françoise Héritier, French Anthropologist
Françoise Lebrun, French Actress
Françoise Macchi (born 1951), French Former Alpine Skier
Françoise Mallet-joris (born 1930), Belgian Writer
Françoise Matraire, Printer
Françoise Mbango Etone (born 1976), Track And Field Athlete
Françoise Meltzer, Professor Of Religion
Françoise Mouly (born 1955), French Artist And Designer
Françoise Prévost (c. 1680–1741), French Ballerina
Françoise Robertson, Actress
Françoise Rosay (1891–1974), French Actress
Françoise Sagan (1935–2004), French Playwright, Novelist And Screenwriter
Françoise Yip (born 1972), Canadian Actress