Friederike

Friederike is the German feminine form of Friedrich, itself derived from the Old High German elements fridu, meaning peace, and rihhi, meaning power or ruler, giving the overall sense of peaceful ruler. The name has been borne by several European noblewomen, including Friederike of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, a Prussian princess of the early nineteenth century. Related masculine forms include Friedrich and Frederick, while other feminine cognates include Frederica, Frédérique, and Frederikke.