Boy name
Heri name meaning
“ruler of the household”
Heri is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning ruler of the household through Harry, a short form of Henry. In this derivation, Henry combines Germanic elements meaning home and ruler. The same connection explains Herry, one of the spelling variants of Heri.
What does Heri 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 Heri
May derive from Harry, a short form of Henry, composed of Germanic elements meaning 'home' and 'ruler'. This also explains Herry, though it does not necessarily cover every use of Heri.
Name combinations with Heri
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Heri, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Heri as a first name
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Interpretation
A household ruler rising like a mountain, rooted like heartwood.Meaning of each word
- Heri: ruler of the household
- Arga: mountain, towering summit
- Galih: heartwood; the heart
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Heri Aprilianto
Interpretation
May he become a household ruler whose arrival comes in April.Meaning of each word
- Heri: ruler of the household
- Aprilianto: associated with April
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Interpretation
May he become a household ruler and guide for his country.Meaning of each word
- Heri: ruler of the household
- Partogi: guide, leader
- Negoro: country or royal realm
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Heri Nara
Interpretation
May he become a person who eventually rules his household.Meaning of each word
- Heri: ruler of the household
- Nara: human being, person
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Heri Elang
Interpretation
A picture of a household ruler with the image of an eagle.Meaning of each word
- Heri: ruler of the household
- Elang: large bird of prey
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Interpretation
May he become a household ruler and foremost leader, shining like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Heri: ruler of the household
- Aditia: sun; son of Aditi
- Pradana: the foremost, a leader
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Heri Akili
Interpretation
May he become a household ruler who uses reason and intelligence.Meaning of each word
- Heri: ruler of the household
- Akili: reason, intelligence
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Heri Pranata
Interpretation
May he become a household ruler who brings order to life.Meaning of each word
- Heri: ruler of the household
- Pranata: order; organizer
Heri as a middle name
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Interpretation
May he become the first household ruler who serves as a shield.Meaning of each word
- Randy: shield; wolf
- Heri: ruler of the household
- Pratama: first, earliest
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Suprayitno Heri Jeffrey
Interpretation
May he become a highly watchful household ruler who brings peace.Meaning of each word
- Suprayitno: very watchful and careful
- Heri: ruler of the household
- Jeffrey: peace
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Interpretation
May he become a distinguished household ruler, like an emperor.Meaning of each word
- Kaisar: ruler holding the imperial title
- Heri: ruler of the household
- Aditama: most distinguished or excellent
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Interpretation
May he become a household ruler born in February, guarding everything.Meaning of each word
- Alvaro: guardian of all
- Heri: ruler of the household
- Febria: associated with February
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Interpretation
May the first son become a handsome and appealing household ruler.Meaning of each word
- Ekaputra: first son
- Heri: ruler of the household
- Boni: pretty, attractive
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Interpretation
A picture of a household ruler guarding everything with an eagle's image.Meaning of each word
- Alvaro: guardian of all
- Heri: ruler of the household
- Elang: large bird of prey
Heri as a last name
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Mahardika Heri
Interpretation
May he become a virtuous household ruler with broad knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Mahardika: virtuous and knowledgeable
- Heri: ruler of the household
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Ronaldo Heri
Interpretation
May he become a household ruler who leads with wise judgment.Meaning of each word
- Ronaldo: ruler with wise counsel
- Heri: ruler of the household
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Kaka Heri
Interpretation
May the older sibling grow to become a household ruler.Meaning of each word
- Kaka: an older sibling
- Heri: ruler of the household
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Interpretation
May he become a household ruler born in February, illuminating like a lamp.Meaning of each word
- Dipo: lamp, source of light
- Febri: associated with February
- Heri: ruler of the household
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Febria Heri
Interpretation
May he become a household ruler whose arrival comes in February.Meaning of each word
- Febria: associated with February
- Heri: ruler of the household
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Insani Heri
Interpretation
May he become a household ruler who always acts humanely.Meaning of each word
- Insani: human, pertaining to humanity
- Heri: ruler of the household
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How to pronounce Heri
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮨᮛᮤ |
Is Heri a boy’s name?
Yes, Heri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Heri ranks #70 among boy names in our data sample (190 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 Heri
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Heri
- Heri Dono · b. 1960
- Heri Setiawan · b. 1987
- Heri Gunawan · b. 1969
- Heri Hermansyah · b. 1976
- Heri Akhmadi · b. 1953
- Heri Amalindo · b. 1963
- Heri Amol · b. 1984
- Heri Hertanto · b. 1977
- Heri Horeh · b. 1983
- Heri Ibnu Wibowo
- Heri Purwanto
- Heri Romadhon · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Heri
What is the meaning of Heri?
Heri means ruler of the household. May derive from Harry, a short form of Henry, composed of Germanic elements meaning 'home' and 'ruler'. This also explains Herry, though it does not necessarily cover every use of Heri.
Is Heri a boy’s name?
Yes, Heri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Heri?
Heri is of European origin.
How many syllables does Heri have?
Heri has 2 syllables (He-ri) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Heri?
Heri ranks #70 among boy names in our data sample (190 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Heri?
Other spellings: Herry, Hery, Herri, Cherry.
What full names go well with Heri?
Some ideas: Heri Arga Galih; Randy Heri Pratama; Mahardika Heri.
Famous people named Heri?
Notable people named Heri include Heri Dono, Heri Setiawan, Heri Gunawan.
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