Henrica
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Henrica
Henrica is the feminine form of Henry, derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "ruler of the home" or "estate ruler." The name has been used primarily in Germanic and Dutch-speaking cultures, with notable historical bearers including Henrica of Saxony and various European nobility from the medieval period onward.
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Etymology
Henrica is the feminine form of Henry, derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "ruler of the home" or "estate ruler." The name has been used primarily in Germanic and Dutch-speaking cultures, with notable historical bearers including Henrica of Saxony and various European nobility from the medieval period onward.
Henrica currently ranks #1,959 in the United States as a girl's name.
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