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Name Origin

Friederike is a German feminine given name, derived from the Old High German words 'fridu' meaning 'peace' and 'rīc' meaning 'ruler' or 'kingdom'. It signifies 'peaceful ruler' or 'ruler of peace'.

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Famous People

Friederike Berkhan (1947-)

Philosopher, feminist writer

  • Pioneer in critical theory and gender studies
  • Author of influential works on philosophy and feminism

Friederike Kempner (1963-)

German author, journalist

  • Known for her books and articles exploring social and political issues
  • Won the German Book Prize in 2004