František
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František is a boy name of Czech origin meaning "Free man".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Czech
Religion
Christian
Syllables
3
Length
9 letters
Meaning
Free man
Etymology
Derived from the Germanic name Francis, meaning 'free man'
Famous People Named František
- František Palacký — Czech philosopher, historian, publicist and writer (1798-1876)
- František Kupka — Czech painter and graphic artist (1871–1957)
- František Halas — Czech politician, poet and writer (1901-1949)
- František Tomášek — Czech cardinal, professor and theologist (1899-1992)
- František Ladislav Rieger — Czech politician and publicist (1818-1903)
Frequently Asked Questions About František
What does the name František mean?
František means "Free man", and is of Czech origin.
What is the origin of the name František?
František originates from Czech, commonly used in Europe.
Is František a boy or girl name?
František is typically used as a boy name.
What religion is the name František associated with?
František is associated with Christian.
Are there famous people named František?
Yes — notable people named František include František Palacký (Czech philosopher, 1798-1876), František Kupka (Czech painter and graphic artist, 1871–1957), František Halas (Czech politician, 1901-1949), František Tomášek (Czech cardinal, 1899-1992) and František Ladislav Rieger (Czech politician and publicist, 1818-1903).
Last updated: June 2026