Frederik
Frederik is a traditional Germanic name widespread across several European languages, especially in Scandinavia. It carries strong royal associations and has a refined, international appeal. Its historical meaning reflects peace, protection, and leadership.
Name variants
International equivalents and translations
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisFrederik is a Germanic name meaning peaceful ruler or protector of peace.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno Frederik je severskou a západoeurópskou podobou germánskeho mena Friedrich, utvoreného zo starohornonemeckých prvkov fridu (mier, ochrana) a rīhhi (mocný, vládca). Význam mena sa preto vykladá ako „mierumilovný vládca“ alebo „ochranca mieru“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Frederik is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
FREDERIK
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling23 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThe name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Frederik
24People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Frederik Smith
3 + 1 = 4 syllables
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