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Name Origin

François is a French masculine given name derived from the Germanic name Franciscus, which itself comes from the Latin 'Franciscus'. It means 'free man' or 'one who is free'. The name became popular in Europe after Saint Francis of Assisi, and remains a common and well-respected name in France and other Francophone countries.

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