Henrik name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: Hindi, German, Scandinavian, Low German, English, Finnish, Hungarian, Slavic, Old Norse, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Tamil and Telugu
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Henrik he(n)-rik
Meaning: Form of Henry, Ruler of the Home and House Owner
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What does Henrik mean?

Customary Henrik is originated from Old High German and Germanic is used particulary in Gujarati, Icelandic, Tamil, Scandinavian, Slavic, English, Malayalam, German, Hindi, Low German, Marathi, Swedish, Hungarian, Greenlandic, Danish, Old Norse, Kannada, Finnish, Norwegian, Oriya, Telugu and Bengali bestowed upon baby boys, Henrik means "Form of Henry, Ruler of the Home or House Owner".

Henrik is variation of long standing and cherished Henri. Henri is variant form of acclaimed and all time favorite Henry. Henri is French form of Heinrich. Meaning of Henri is Rich, House and King and Homeland is of English, Slavic and Germanic origin.

Henrik is resulted from Henry. Henry is English cognate of Heinrich. Henry means House Owner Lord of the Manor and Estate Ruler has its origin in Germanic and English. Henrik is equivalent of Heinrich in German language.

It is celebrated on July 13th.

How do I pronounce Henrik?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Henrik as he(n)-rik.

Variants of Henrik

Heimerich, Henke, Henri, Henry, Heinrich, Enric, Harry, Hary, Heimric, Haginric, Heinrick

How popular is the name Henrik?

A common name in United States having over 2540 recievers in 39 years of usage. Currently the name is hotter than ever, 313 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 748th position.

Also, Henrik was a common name in Denmark. Over 1933 babies have been named Henrik since 1985. At its zenith in 1986,. After 6 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

In addition to that, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 6 times Also, In Sweden, Henrik was once a common name since emerging in 1998 it has been given to over 1139 babies.

At its zenith in 1998,. After 6 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Henrik is a unique baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 300 names.

Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 230 on boy names chart when 39 babies were named Henrik. Over 323 babies in Switzerland have been named Henrik. The given name is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 22 years of use, it could not make it big.

Over 186 people have been named Henrik in England and Wales. Also, it is among the top 500 boy names in France. Over 316 people have been named Henrik in France.

Also, it appeared first time in 1997 on baby boy names list of Belgium.

But Henrik is a popular baby name in Germany where every 1 in 20000 have the name as well as in Norway.

At least, 120000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our research.

YearRankBirths
2023975224
2022924248
2021882260
2020892252
2019930233
2018753313
2017802284
2016839269
2015841267
2014869253
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Henrik in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands318129505
Finland5432819898160

Numerological aspects of Henrik

You are easily adaptable to changes and used to take the high road to success. You are a creative person with a lot of ideas on your mind. Pick the most optimistic and hopeful one, and put it to work. Sometimes, you are self-doubtful. Other times, your self-confidence is high. The soul is more important to you than your body. You watch your mouth and think twice before you say something. Nothing escapes your eye, your sense of smell is highly developed, such as your sense of touch.

Looking for names similar to Henrik? Please go through the following names

  •  Jessi - Eminent Jessi especially is used in Swedish, Gujarati and Telugu is originated from Hebrew and Old Persian used for both boys and girls, meaning of Jessi is "Gift of God, God is Merciful or He (God) Beholds"
  •  Anibal - Noteworthy Anibal is used largely in Portuguese and Spanish, Anibal means "Grace of Baal or Thanks to the God Baal". Its origin is in Phoenician is given to both boys and girls
  •  Amaris - Majorly used in Telugu and Marathi darling, Amaris is used as a unisex name, meaning of Amaris is "Pledged by God or Child of the Moon" has origin in Hebrew and English
  •  Koa - Koa's meaning is A Fearless Man used for both sexes has its origin in Hawaiian
  •  Gisele - The widely accepted girl name Gisele means "Pledge, Oath or Hostage", specifically used in Telugu and Oriya is rooted from Germanic language

Sibling Names for Henrik

Choosing a name for your baby is a big decision that requires careful consideration. If you're thinking about naming your child Henrik, you may be looking for some ideas for sibling names that complement this classic and sophisticated name. Here are some suggestions to inspire you.

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Famous people named Henrik

  • Henrik Wann Jensen, Danish computer graphics researcher
  • Henrik Johan Walbeck, Finnish geodesist and astronomer studying the size and figure of the Earth by means of grade measurement
  • Henrik Gabriel Porthan, scholar sometimes known as 'The Father of Finnish History'
  • Henrik Dam Kristensen, Danish politician
  • Henrik Lax, Finnish politician and former
  • Henrik Pontén, jurist active
  • Henrik Jørgensen, Danish marathon runner
  • Henrik von Rehbinder, Swedish soldier and Friherre of the Udriku estate
  • Henrik Djernis, He is very accomplished in both cyclo-cross and mountain bike racing and has experience
  • Henrik Strindberg, Swedish composer of contemporary music
  • Henrik Steffens Hagerup, Norwegian naval officer and politician
  • Henrik Laurentius Helliesen, Norwegian civil servant and politician
  • Henrik Hellstenius, Norwegian composer and musicologist
  • Henrik Schaefer, German conductor
  • Henrik Johan Bull, Norwegian businessman and whaler
  • Henrik Hybertsson, Dutchborn master shipbuilder working in the Stockholm navy yard
  • Henrik Nilsson, Swedish sprint canoer
  • Henrik Schück, Swedish literary historian
  • Henrik S. Järrel, former member of the Riksdag
  • Henrik Bródy, Hungarian rabbi
  • Henrik Dagård, retired Swedish decathlete
  • Henrik Dahl, Swedish football coach and former professional Swedish footballer
  • Henrik Skoog, Swedish middle distance runner
  • Henrik Sillem, Dutch jurist, mountaineer and sports shooter
  • Henrik Bolberg Pedersen, Danish trumpeter and flugelhorn player with the Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra
  • Henrik Hagtvedt, Norwegian visual artist working predominantly with acrylics and oils
  • Henrik Brockmann, Danish heavy metal singer
  • Henrik Horn, German born, Swedish Nobleman
  • Henrik Brenkman, Dutch jurist and colleague of Cornelius Bynkershoek
  • Henrik Westman, Swedish politician of the Moderate Party
  • Henrik von Sydow, Swedish politician of the Moderate Party
  • Henrik Frystyk Nielsen, Danish engineer and computer scientist
  • Henrik Forsberg, Swedish former cross-country skier and biathlete
  • Henrik Agersborg, Norwegian sailor
  • Henrik Nielsen, Norwegian gymnast
  • Henrik Visnapuu, Henrik Visnapuu first attended the village school in Reola and college in Sipe and the municipal school
  • Henrik Svensen, Norwegian judge and politician for the Conservative Party
  • Henrik Jacobsgaard, former Danish handball player
  • Henrik Hjelt, Swedish comedian and actor
  • Henrik Mohn, Norwegian astronomer and meteorologist
  • Henrik Friis Robberstad, Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party
  • Henrik Qvortrup, Danish journalist, political commentator
  • Henrik Harpestræng, Danish botanical and medical author
  • Henrik Steffens, Norwegian-born Danish philosopher, scientist
  • Henrik Kacser, Romanian-born biochemist and geneticist
  • Henrik Reuterdahl, Swedish Lutheran clergyman
  • Henrik Svensmark, physicist and professor in the Division of Solar System Physics at the Danish National Space Institute
  • Henrik Ibsen, Norwegian playwright, theatre director, and poet
  • Henrik Dam, Danish biochemist and physiologist
  • Henrik Wergeland, Norwegian writer, most celebrated for his poetry but also a prolific playwright
  • Henrik Larsson, Swedish professional football manager and former player
  • Henrik Shipstead, American politician
  • Henrik Pontoppidan, Danish realist writer
  • Henrik Sedin, Swedish former professional ice hockey centre

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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  9. Digi- ja väestötietovirasto, https://nimipalvelu.dvv.fi/suosituimmat-etunimet
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