Friedrich (given name)

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Friedrich
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Friedrich Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor
PronunciationGerman: [ˈfʁiːdʁɪç]
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Meaningpeaceful ruler
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Related namesFrederick, Fredrik, Federico, Frederik, ...

Friedrich is a German given name and the origin of the English Frederick. People with the name include:

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