Hendrica
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Hendrica
Hendrica is the feminine form of Hendrik, derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, which combines "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "home ruler" or "estate ruler." The name is primarily used in Dutch and Afrikaans-speaking cultures, with historical prevalence in the Netherlands and South Africa, particularly among Christian populations.
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Etymology
Hendrica is the feminine form of Hendrik, derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, which combines "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "home ruler" or "estate ruler." The name is primarily used in Dutch and Afrikaans-speaking cultures, with historical prevalence in the Netherlands and South Africa, particularly among Christian populations.
Hendrica currently ranks #98 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1948.
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