franciscaEtymologyFrom Portuguese and Spanish Francisca, from Latin Francisca. Doublet of Frances.francisca means A female given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin]. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 84 out of 100.nameA female given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin].“Friends here of Miss Francisca Howland have received invitations to her marriage to William Johnston Coke Jr., which will take place on April 27, and the reception at the Biltmore Forest Country Club at Asheville, N. C.”nounA throwing axe used as a weapon during the Early Middle Ages by the Franks.