Frantisek is a Czech male given name derived from the Latin Francis, which means 'free' or 'French'. It was brought to Bohemia by French-speaking knights during the crusades and became popular among the nobility of the Czech lands in the 13th century. The name was further popularized by St. Francis of Assisi, who lived in the late Middle Ages. Today, Frantisek is still a well-known and beloved name in the Czech Republic.
"Frantisek was given to five boys born in 2009."