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Frederika as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Frederika

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The baby name Frederika is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˌfrɛdəˈriːkə/ (freh-duh-REE-kə),German/Dutch: /ˌfreːdəˈriːka/ (fray-duh-REE-kah).

Frederika is Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: English: /ˌfrɛdəˈriːkə/ (freh-duh-REE-kə),German/Dutch: /ˌfreːdəˈriːka/ (fray-duh-REE-kah)

What is the meaning of the name Frederika ?

The baby name Frederika is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˌfrɛdəˈriːkə/ (freh-duh-REE-kə),German/Dutch: /ˌfreːdəˈriːka/ (fray-duh-REE-kah).

Frederika is Germanic in Origin.

Frederika is the Central and Northern European feminine form of Frederick, from Proto-Germanic frithu "peace" + riks "ruler, power," yielding the sense "peaceful ruler" or "ruler of peace." The k-spelling reflects Germanic and Slavic orthographies, while English often prefers Frederica. The name entered many languages via medieval and early-modern court circles, where Frederick and its feminine forms signaled dynastic strength tempered by concord.

Frederika appears in German and Scandinavian nobility and in the Balkans; a notable bearer is Queen Frederica of Greece (born Friederike of Hanover). Usage peaked in the 18th–19th centuries and now feels rare but distinctive, with occasional revivals in Scandinavia and Central Europe. International variants include Frederica (English/Portuguese), Federica (Italian/Spanish), Friederike (German), Fredrika (Swedish/Finnish), and Frédérique (French). Nicknames and short forms range from Freddie/Freddy and Freda/Frieda to Rika/Rica, Rikke, and Frida.

Frederika has the following similar or variant Names

Frederika – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
AL 0 #75 2 2,372
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
SI Girls 0 #176 2 2,769
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
AL Girls 0 #225 3 4,141
NA Girls 0 #230 8 7,146
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
Canada Girls 2007 #301 5 2,781
CZ Girls 0 #343 9 5,378
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
France Girls 2007 #401 4 3,164
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
IR Girls 0 #540 6 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
NL Girls 0 #868 88 5,933
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,107 35 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439

Frederika is popular in 25 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
AL
BG
BR

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People also ask about Frederika

Frederika is predominantly a girl's name.
Frederika is a 4 syllable name, pronounced English: /ˌfrɛdəˈriːkə/ (freh-duh-REE-kə),German/Dutch: /ˌfreːdəˈriːka/ (fray-duh-REE-kah).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Frederica, Fredrika, Frederikke, Friederike, Friderika and Fredericka.
Across languages, Frederika has these equivalents: Frederick (English, male), Frederik / Fredrik (Scandinavian, male), Friedrich (German, male), Frédéric (French, male), Federico (Italian/Spanish, male), and 1 more.
Yes — Frederika ranked #301 in Canada in 2007, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Frederika ranks highest in Canada (#301 in 2007).
Frederika's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #388 in 2000 to #401 in 2007 in France.