Franjo
Franjo is a masculine given name used in Croatian and other South Slavic communities. It is the Croatian form of Francis, derived from Latin Franciscus, meaning "Frenchman" or, more broadly, "free man." The name has been common in Catholic regions of the Balkans and Central Europe since the Middle Ages, in part due to the veneration of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Variants include Frane and Frano, and the form Franjo is sometimes shortened in daily use. The name
Notable people named Franjo include Franjo Tuđman (1929–1999), Croatian political leader and the first president of
See also: related names such as Francis, Franko, Frane; Franjo as a given name in Croatian and