Hendrina
Dutch · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Hendrina
Hendrina is a feminine form of the name Hendrik, derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "home ruler" or "estate ruler." The name is primarily used in Dutch, Afrikaans, and German-speaking cultures, with historical use among Protestant communities in Northern Europe and South Africa.
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Etymology
Hendrina is a feminine form of the name Hendrik, derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "home ruler" or "estate ruler." The name is primarily used in Dutch, Afrikaans, and German-speaking cultures, with historical use among Protestant communities in Northern Europe and South Africa.
Hendrina currently ranks #92 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1947.
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