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Frederika
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The first name Frederika is feminine and means 'the peaceful ruler' or 'the ruler of peace.' It represents a phonetic variant of Friederike and is the feminine form of Frederik, which comes from Low German and is related to Friedrich.
What does the name Frederika mean?
Frederika is a girl's name that means 'the peaceful ruler' or 'the ruler of peace.' It derives as a phonetic variant of Friederike and represents the feminine form of Frederik, the Low German equivalent of Friedrich. The meaning is composed of the Old High German words fridu, which means 'peace, protection,' and rihhi, which means 'powerful, rich, ruler.' The spelling Frederika is primarily found in the Netherlands, Belgium, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, but it is also rarely given there nowadays. In Germany, Frederika is relatively uncommon compared to the variants Frederike and Friederike. International variants include Frederikke (Danish), Frederica (English, Portuguese), Federica (Italian, Spanish), and Frédérique (French).
Where does the name Frederika come from?
The name Frederika has its roots in Old High German and means 'the peaceful ruler' or 'the ruler of peace.' The word formation consists of the Old High German elements fridu, which means 'peace, protection, safety,' and rihhi, which means 'powerful, rich, ruler.' The name is widespread in several languages, including Belgian, Flemish, Dutch, Slovak, and Czech.
How do you pronounce Frederika?
The pronunciation of Frederika is characterized by a calm, flowing sound and a clear structure. The name is typically pronounced as 'Fre-de-ri-ka' [fʁedeˈʁiːka], with the syllables flowing evenly and without hard breaks. The gentle transitions between the sounds create a harmonious overall effect, while the clear syllable separation provides orientation. Frederika radiates balance and tranquility – it is soft, stable, and has a subtle, enduring presence.
When is the name day of Frederika?
As the feminine form of Friedrich, the name day of Frederika is celebrated on March 3, May 8, July 18, August 7, and November 29.
Popularity
In Germany, Frederika is a rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2005 at 882nd. In the last ten years, Frederika has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,362nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,480th.
Nicknames & pet names
Fida / Fred / Fredde / Freddy / Fredi / Frida / Rika
Similar first names
Famous people
- Queen Frederika of Greece (Queen of Greece)
Frequently asked questions about the name Frederika
What is the meaning of the name Frederika?
Frederika means 'the peaceful ruler' or 'the ruler of peace' and is composed of the Old High German words for 'peace' and 'ruler.'
Where does the name Frederika come from?
The name has its roots in Old High German and is widespread in several languages, including Dutch, Belgian, and Czech.
How popular is the name Frederika?
In Germany, Frederika is relatively uncommon compared to the variants Frederike and Friederike. In other countries like the Netherlands and Belgium, the spelling is also rare.