Franciszek

Franciszek is a masculine given name used in Poland. It is the Polish form of the Latin Franciscus, a name commonly associated with Saint Francis of Assisi. The form has been used in Poland since the Middle Ages and remains common today.

In Poland, the name day for Franciszek is October 4, in observance of Saint Francis of Assisi. The name is primarily seen as a personal given name, rather than a surname, and it is widely used across social and religious contexts.

Diminutives include Franek and Franuś. Related forms in other languages include Francesco (Italian), François (French), and Franciscus in Latin.

Notable people named Franciszek include Franciszek Karpiński (1741–1827), a Polish poet known for his lyric nature verse; Franciszek Smuglewicz (1746–1807), a Polish painter and draftsman associated with Polish classicist painting; and Franciszek Żwirko (1895–1932), a Polish aviator.