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Federico
Peaceful ruler
Origin
Germanic
Used in
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Popularity
#12 in the Italian baby-name ranking
Origin and meaning of Federico
Federico comes from the Germanic Frid-rīk, 'peaceful ruler, mighty in peace'. An imperial name par excellence, it was borne by Frederick II of Swabia, the cultured, enlightened medieval sovereign, and by many European kings and emperors. A prestigious boys' classic in Italy, its forms Frederick, Friedrich and Frédéric make it common across Europe.
Variants around the world
How Federico sounds in other languages.
FrederickFriedrichFrédéric
Famous people
- Federico II di Svevia— emperor
- Federico Fellini— film director
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