"Freda" meaning in English

See Freda in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: A feminine form of Frederick and Fred, also a short form of Winifred. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Freda
  1. A female given name from the Germanic languages. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Freda-en-name-z10~dBQY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "2009, Princess Kasune Zulu, Warrior Princess, IVP Books, →ISBN, page 22:",
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