Frederika
Germanic · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Frederika
Frederika means "peaceful ruler" and derives from the Germanic elements "frid" (peace) and "ric" (ruler/king), making it the feminine form of Frederick.
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Etymology
Frederika means "peaceful ruler" and derives from the Germanic elements "frid" (peace) and "ric" (ruler/king), making it the feminine form of Frederick. The name is primarily used in Germanic, Scandinavian, and Dutch-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in European nobility and royal families, particularly in the Netherlands, Germany, and Scandinavia.
Frederika currently ranks #9,760 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1964.
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