Spanish and Portuguese form of Franciscus (see FRANCIS). A notable bearer was Francisco de Goya, a Spanish painter and engraver. The name was also borne by Spanish dictator Francisco Franco.
Famous People: Francisco Goyawiki (Painter, 1746, Spain), Francisco Francowiki (Politician, 1892, Spain), Francisco Pizarrowiki (Explorer, 1471, Spain), Francisco de Quevedowiki (Writer, 1580, Spain), Francisco I. Maderowiki (Politician, 1873, Mexico), Francisco de Orellanawiki (Explorer, 1511, Spain), Francisco Zurbaránwiki (Painter, 1598, Spain), Francisco Vásquez de Coronadowiki (Explorer, 1510, Spain), Juan Francisco Torreswiki (Soccer Player, 1985, Spain), Francisco Varallowiki (Soccer Player, 1910, Argentina)