Henrik
Swedish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Henrik
Henrik means "estate ruler" or "home ruler," derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler or power).
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Etymology
Henrik means "estate ruler" or "home ruler," derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler or power). The name is the Scandinavian and German form of Henry, ultimately rooted in Proto-Germanic.
The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark), Germany, and other Germanic-speaking regions, with no specific religious affiliation; it gained prominence through various European royalty, including Swedish kings and Danish princes throughout medieval and modern history.
Henrik currently ranks #1,060 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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