What was the code name for the German invasion of the Soviet Union in WW2?

The code name for the German invasion of the Soviet Union in World War II was Operation Barbarossa. The name "Barbarossa" was derived from Friedrich Barbarossa, a powerful Holy Roman Emperor from the 12th century who embarked on various military campaigns against his adversaries. The choice of this code name aimed to invoke historical and cultural significance while emphasizing the magnitude and audacity of the German military operation against the Soviet Union, intending to conquer vast territories and defeat their ideological enemy.