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Hendrike is a contemporary German first name for girls and represents the feminine form of Hendrik, a variant of the old German name Heinrich, which has its origins in Dutch and Low German. The name is originally derived from Haimirich and translates to 'the wealthy mistress of the house', 'the ruler in her own home', or simply 'the mistress of the house'.
What does the name Hendrike mean?
The name Hendrike is the feminine form of Hendrik and originates from the old German name Heinrich, which in turn is derived from Haimirich. Its meaning is 'the wealthy mistress of the house', 'the ruler in her own home', or simply 'the mistress of the house'. The roots of this two-part first name can be found in Old High German, derived from the elements heima, meaning 'the home', 'the homeland', 'the dwelling', 'the residence', or 'the homestead', and rihhi, meaning 'rich', 'powerful', 'the power', 'the rule', or 'the ruler'. Other variants include the names Hendrika, Hendrikje, and Hendrina.
How do you pronounce Hendrike?
The pronunciation of Hendrike is three syllables and clearly structured. The name is pronounced as 'Hen-dri-ke' [ˈhɛndʁiːkə], with a bright start followed by an emphasized middle syllable with a long 'i'. The sequence of consonants gives the name a distinctive contour, while the short '-ke' at the end provides a gentle rounding. Hendrike radiates tradition while also feeling lively - sonorous, self-assured, and with Nordic elegance.
When is the name day of Hendrike?
The name days for Hendrike are January 8, January 19, January 23, June 10, July 13, and December 20.
Popularity
In Germany, Hendrike is a rather rare first name. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st in the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2015, reaching 4,092nd. In the last ten years, Hendrike has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, resulting in a 7,773rd place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 9,410th.
Nicknames & pet names
Henni
Similar first names
Famous people
- Hendrike Brenninkmeyer (TV presenter)
- Hendrike von Sydow (actress, cabaret artist, director)
Frequently asked questions about the name Hendrike
What is the origin of the name Hendrike?
The name Hendrike has Old High German roots and is composed of the terms 'heima' for home or homeland and 'rihhi' for rich or powerful.
What does the name Hendrike mean?
Hendrike means 'the wealthy mistress of the house' or 'the ruler in her own home', which indicates the significance of power and rule within the family context.
How popular is the name Hendrike?
The name Hendrike is rather rare in Germany, but enjoys a certain popularity in specific regions and among certain generations.