Kaj-Henrik
Greek and Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Kaj-Henrik
Kaj-Henrik is a Scandinavian compound name combining Kaj (derived from the Greek name Gaius, meaning "rejoice") and Henrik (the Scandinavian form of Henry, from Germanic roots meaning "estate ruler" or "home ruler").
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Etymology
Kaj-Henrik is a Scandinavian compound name combining Kaj (derived from the Greek name Gaius, meaning "rejoice") and Henrik (the Scandinavian form of Henry, from Germanic roots meaning "estate ruler" or "home ruler"). The name is primarily used in Sweden, Denmark, and other Nordic countries, reflecting Scandinavian naming traditions that commonly combine two given names; it has no specific religious association beyond its use in historically Christian Nordic societies.
Kaj-Henrik currently ranks #4,155 in the United States as a boy's name.
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