Hendrika
Dutch · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Hendrika
Hendrika is the feminine form of Hendrik, derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler/power), meaning "ruler of the home" or "estate ruler." The name is primarily used in Dutch and Afrikaans-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in the Netherlands, South Africa, and among Dutch Reformed communities.
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Etymology
Hendrika is the feminine form of Hendrik, derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler/power), meaning "ruler of the home" or "estate ruler." The name is primarily used in Dutch and Afrikaans-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in the Netherlands, South Africa, and among Dutch Reformed communities.
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