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Name Origin

Franziska is a feminine given name of German origin. It is a variant of Franziska, which means 'free man' or 'Frenchman'. The name has been in use since the Middle Ages.

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Famous People

Franziska van Almsick (1978-)

Swimmer

  • Olympic medalist
  • World champion swimmer

Franziska Giffey (1978-)

Politician

  • Mayor of Berlin
  • Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth

Franziska Preuss (1994-)

Biathlon athlete

  • Olympic medalist
  • World Champion