Hendrika
Hendrika is a girls' name of Dutch origin meaning “ruler of the home.”
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how do you pronounce Hendrika?
hen-DREE-kah
where does the name Hendrika come from?
A Dutch feminine name from the masculine Hendrik, Henry.
The Dutch feminine form of Hendrik (Henry), Hendrika carries the weight of Dutch royal tradition — the Netherlands has had multiple King Hendriks. The name is formal and stately, representing the more traditional end of Dutch feminine naming. Its diminutive is Riki or Rika.
the history of Hendrika
Most women named Hendrika use a short form in daily life, such as Henda, Hennie, Henny, Hetty, Ria, Rie, Riek or Rika.
what are the nicknames and variants of Hendrika?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Hendrika?
what names go well with Hendrika?
Sibling names that share Hendrika's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Hendrika
What does the name Hendrika mean?
Hendrika means “ruler of the home”.
What is the origin of the name Hendrika?
Hendrika comes from the Dutch naming tradition.
How popular is the name Hendrika?
Hendrika has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Hendrika a boy or girl name?
Hendrika is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Hendrika?
Hendrika is pronounced hen-DREE-kah, with 3 syllables.
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