Henrita
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Henrita
Henrita 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 roots in Old German and Latin (Henricus), evolving through various European languages.
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Etymology
Henrita 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 roots in Old German and Latin (Henricus), evolving through various European languages.
Henrita is primarily used in Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, and Scandinavian cultures, with historical usage among European nobility and Christian communities; it gained particular prominence in the Netherlands and Iberian Peninsula during the medieval and early modern periods.
Henrita currently ranks #1,311 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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