Usage, description and more for François-régis
Origin: French
Also available in
French,
François-régis is used in
France
Countries where François-régis has name day
François-régis has a name day in
France and François-régis's next name day is June 16.
Origin and Meaning of the Name François-Régis
The name François-Régis is of French origin and is a combination of two names, François and Régis.
Origin
The name François is derived from the Late Latin name
Franciscus, which means "Frenchman" or "free man." It has been a popular name in France for centuries.
The name Régis is of Latin origin, derived from the word
regalis, meaning "regal" or "kingly." It is a name associated with royalty and nobility.
Meaning
The name François-Régis combines the meanings of both François and Régis. Together, it could be interpreted as "free man with regal qualities" or "noble Frenchman."
The name François-Régis may be used to honor both St. François de Sales and St. Jean-François Régis, two prominent French saints known for their piety and devotion to helping others.