The baby name Frantisek is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfrantɪʃɛk/ (Czech); respelling: FRAN-tih-shek.
Frantisek is Czech in Origin.
The baby name Frantisek is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfrantɪʃɛk/ (Czech); respelling: FRAN-tih-shek.
Frantisek is Czech in Origin.
František (often written Frantisek without diacritics) is the Czech and Slovak form of Latin Franciscus, meaning “Frank/Frenchman,” later linked to the idea of “free.” It aligns with a broad European family of names: Francis (English), François (French), Francesco (Italian), Francisco (Spanish/Portuguese), Franz (German), Franciszek (Polish), Ferenc (Hungarian), and Franjo (Croatian). The feminine counterpart is Františka. Pronounced FRAHN-tee-shek, it honors the legacy of St. Francis of Assisi, whose virtue-centered cult popularized the name across Christendom.
In the Czech and Slovak lands, František has been well established since the medieval period, peaking in the 19th–20th centuries and borne by figures such as historian František Palacký and painter František Kupka. Common diminutives include Franta, Fanda, Fanouš, Frantík, and Slovak Fero. The name day is 4 October in Czech calendars. Contemporary usage feels traditional yet approachable, with international equivalents offering easy cross-cultural adaptability.
| František Palacký František Palacký was a key figure in 19th-century Austrian politics, often called the 'Father of the Nation' for his role in shaping Czech national identity. He is best known for his work 'The History of the Czech Nation in Bohemia and Moravia,' which played a significant role in the Czech National Revival. His efforts laid the groundwork for future Czech independence movements. | František Filipovský František Filipovský was a Czech actor best known for his voice acting and dubbing work. He appeared in films such as Lemonade Joe and The Emperor and the Golem, and his legacy is honored by the annual František Filipovský Award for best voice acting in the Czech Republic. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #70 | 882 | 6,530 |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| CZ | 0 | #135 | 53 | 3,154 | |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #150 | 2 | 2,166 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #173 | 1,029 | 10,162 |
| IR | 0 | #174 | 58 | 4,221 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #345 | 7 | 5,378 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #433 | 10 | 2,180 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #537 | 9 | 8,334 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2009 | #875 | 5 | 7,454 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #935 | 18 | 5,697 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #941 | 11 | 5,873 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,456 | 16 | 10,046 |
Frantisek is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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