Boy name
Henri name meaning
“ruler of the household”
Henri is a masculine French form meaning “ruler of the household”, rooted in a Germanic name. Its elements are heim, “home”, and rīc, “ruler” or “power”. Henry is the related English form, connecting the two spellings through the same underlying name elements and household meaning.
What does Henri mean?
The ending -ri occurs in names with different origins, including Hari, Andri, and Basri. It is not a single suffix with a shared meaning; each name needs to be understood as a whole. More boy names ending in -ri →
Origin and cultural usage of Henri
The English form of a Germanic name combining heim ‘home’ and rīc ‘ruler, power’. Henri is the related French form.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Henri
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Henri, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Henri: ruler of the household
- Vianney: from a place named Vianney
- Rene: reborn, born anew
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Meaning of each word
- Henri: ruler of the household
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
- Marciano: related to the name Marcius
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Henri Vincent
Meaning of each word
- Henri: ruler of the household
- Vincent: victor, conqueror
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Meaning of each word
- Vincent: victor, conqueror
- Henri: ruler of the household
- Ruben: behold, a son
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Henri Valentine
Meaning of each word
- Henri: ruler of the household
- Valentine: strong and healthy
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Meaning of each word
- Henri: ruler of the household
- Patrick: nobleman, of noble descent
- Yehuda: praise to God
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How to pronounce Henri
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦤꦿꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮨᮔ᮪ᮛᮤ |
Is Henri a boy’s name?
Yes, Henri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Henri ranks #1,029 among boy names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Henri
Names with related meanings
- Hadi♂Guide, one who gives direction
- Imam♂Leader, leader of worship
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Hendra♂Ruler, king
- Heri♂Ruler of the household
- Amir♂Leader, commander
- Malik♂Owner
- Herry♂Ruler of the household
- Syah♂King, royal ruler
- Hendri♂Ruler of the household
- Dadang♂Master
- Hendrik♂Ruler of the household
Famous people named Henri
- Henri
- Henri Gultom · b. 1964
- Henri Gunawan · b. 1983
- Henri Hutabarat · b. 1971
- Henri Kusuma Muhidin · b. 1975
- Henri Lumbanraja · b. 1970
- Henri Prihantono
- Henri Shalahuddin
- Henri Siregar · b. 1975
- Henri Usman
- Henri Wicaksono · b. 1977
- Henri Yan Erari
FAQ about the name Henri
What is the meaning of Henri?
Henri means ruler of the household. The English form of a Germanic name combining heim ‘home’ and rīc ‘ruler, power’. Henri is the related French form.
Is Henri a boy’s name?
Yes, Henri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Henri?
Henri is of European origin.
How many syllables does Henri have?
Henri has 2 syllables (Hen-ri) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Henri?
Henri ranks #1,029 among boy names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Henri?
Other spellings: Henry.
What full names go well with Henri?
Some ideas: Henri Vianney Rene; Henri Stevano Marciano; Henri Vincent.
Famous people named Henri?
Notable people named Henri include Henri, Henri Gultom, Henri Gunawan.
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