Boy name
Herri name meaning
“ruler of the household”
Herri is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning ruler of the household through Harry, a short form of Henry. That name contains Germanic elements meaning home and ruler. Herry shares this proposed origin, while Heri and Hery are also related spelling variants.
What does Herri 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 Herri
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 Herri
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Herri, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Herri: ruler of the household
- Guruh: rumbling sound caused by lightning
- Tanudjaja: body and victory
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Herri Reka Parluhutan
Meaning of each word
- Herri: ruler of the household
- Reka: design or creation
- Parluhutan: gathering place
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Herri Panji
Meaning of each word
- Herri: ruler of the household
- Panji: noble title; ceremonial banner
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Meaning of each word
- Reka: design or creation
- Herri: ruler of the household
- Suharyo: good and noble
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Herri Paiman
Meaning of each word
- Herri: ruler of the household
- Paiman: associated with the Pahing calendar day
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Meaning of each word
- Herri: ruler of the household
- Malaka: tree bearing amla fruit
- Gindo: the honored one
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How to pronounce Herri
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦂꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮨᮁᮛᮤ |
Is Herri a boy’s name?
Yes, Herri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Herri ranks #2,479 among boy names in our data sample (7 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 Herri
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Herri
- Herri Darsan · b. 1985
- Herri Hendra
- Herri Michael Simamora · b. 1984
- Herri Susanto · b. 1953
- Herri Swantoro · b. 1959
- Herri Zulkarnain · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Herri
What is the meaning of Herri?
Herri 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 Herri a boy’s name?
Yes, Herri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Herri?
Herri is of European origin.
How many syllables does Herri have?
Herri has 2 syllables (Her-ri) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Herri?
Herri ranks #2,479 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Herri?
Other spellings: Heri, Herry, Hery, Cherry.
What full names go well with Herri?
Some ideas: Herri Guruh Tanudjaja; Herri Reka Parluhutan; Herri Panji.
Famous people named Herri?
Notable people named Herri include Herri Darsan, Herri Hendra, Herri Michael Simamora.
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