The baby name Hendrika is a girl name, 3 syllables long and is pronounced "hen-DREE-ka".
Hendrika is a Dutch feminine given name that means "ruler of the home" or "home ruler". It is a variant of the name Hendrik, which is the Dutch form of the Germanic name Heinrich, meaning "home ruler". The name has been in use in the Netherlands since the Middle Ages and is still popular today. It is often shortened to Hennie or Rika.
The name Hendrika is pronounced as hen-DREE-ka. The stress is on the second syllable. The name is composed of two elements: "hend" meaning "home" and "rika" meaning "ruler". The name is commonly used in the Netherlands and is also found in other Dutch-speaking countries such as Belgium and Suriname.
Hendrika is a feminine name and is typically given to girls. It has been a popular name in the Netherlands for centuries and has been used by many notable Dutch women, including Hendrika Mastenbroek, a Dutch swimmer who won three gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics. The name has also been used in literature, such as in the novel "Hendrika, Daughter of the Sea" by Meindert DeJong. Overall, Hendrika is a strong and meaningful name with a rich history and cultural significance.
Hendrika has the following similar or variant Names
- Henrietta |
- Hendrikje |
- Hendrina |
- Hendrine |
- Hendrikina |
- Hendrikaa