Fadri

Fadri is the Romansh variant of the name Friedrich. Translated, this masculine first name means 'the peaceful powerful one', 'the ruler of peace', and 'the peaceful rich one'.

What does the name Fadri mean?

Fadri is regarded as the Romansh form of Friedrich. The name carries the meanings 'the peaceful powerful one', 'the ruler of peace', and 'the peaceful rich one'. Its roots lie in the Old High German elements fridu, meaning 'peace', 'friendship', 'peacekeeper', 'protection', 'security', or 'protection from violence', and rihhi, meaning 'rich', 'powerful', 'power', 'rule', or 'ruler'. Traditionally, this name is given in the Engadin. Other variants include Friederk, Friederick, Friedensreich, Frederick, Fredric, Fredrich, Fredrick, Frigyes, Fiddy, and Frederic.

Where does the name Fadri come from?

Fadri is a masculine first name that originates from Old High German and means 'the peaceful powerful one'. The components come from Old High German: fridu stands for 'peace', 'friendship', 'peacekeeper', 'protection', 'security', and 'protection from violence', while rihhi stands for 'rich', 'powerful', 'power', 'rule', and 'ruler'. Fadri is commonly used in the Romansh and Swiss languages.

How do you pronounce Fadri?

The pronunciation of Fadri is two syllables and compact. In the German language, the name is typically pronounced as 'Fa-dri' [ˈfaːdʁi]. It begins with an open, long vowel and transitions directly into a distinct consonant cluster. The 'dr' adds a certain tension to the sound, while the bright 'i' at the end lightens the name. This makes Fadri sound clear and powerful - short, concise, and with a hint of alpine tonal quality.

When is the name day of Fadri?

Fadri is celebrated on the following days: March 3, April 19, May 8, July 18, August 7, and November 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Fadri is a rather rare first name. In 2014, it ranked 3,829th on the list of the most common male baby names. From 2010 to 2024, the name was given fewer than 10 times in Germany, placing it 9,082nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Regarding global popularity and frequency of Fadri, there are currently no notable rankings in the name charts of individual countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Fad / Fadi / Feddy / Fidi / Fäde

Similar first names

Famous people

• Fadri Canal (Kung Fu athlete)
• Fadri Janutin (ski racer)
• Fadri Mosca (snowboard world champion)