Frans as a name
Frans is a male given name that is of Dutch origin. It is a variant of the name Francis, which is derived from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning “Frenchman” or “free man.” The name is often associated with Saint Francis of Assisi, a Catholic saint known for his love of nature and his commitment to poverty.
In the Netherlands and Flanders, Frans is a relatively common name, and it has also been used in other countries with Dutch or Germanic cultural roots, such as Germany and Scandinavia. The name has been borne by a number of notable individuals in various fields, including Frans Hals, a Dutch Golden Age painter, and Frans de Waal, a Dutch-American primatologist.
