Henderika
Germanic · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Henderika
Henderika is the feminine form of Hendrik, derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler/power), meaning "home ruler" or "estate ruler." The name is primarily used in Dutch and Afrikaans-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in the Netherlands and South Africa, particularly among Protestant communities.
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Etymology
Henderika is the feminine form of Hendrik, derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler/power), meaning "home ruler" or "estate ruler." The name is primarily used in Dutch and Afrikaans-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in the Netherlands and South Africa, particularly among Protestant communities.
Henderika currently ranks #97 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1946.
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