Pronunciation |
/ˈfrɛdərᵻkə, -drᵻ-/ fred(ə)-RIK-ə |
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Gender | Female |
Word/name | Germanic |
Meaning | "peaceful ruler" |
Frederica is a feminine given name meaning "peaceful ruler". It is closely related to the masculine name Frederick, of Germanic origin. Its meaning is derived from the Germanic word elements frid, or peace, and ric, meaning "ruler" or "power".