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Hendrik Meaning

    

What does Hendrik mean?

The name Hendrik is of Dutch and Scandinavian origin.

The meaning of Hendrik is "home ruler, ruler of the estate".

Hendrik is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 7 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Hen-drik.

The Given Name Hendrik

Hendrik is a form of Henry. See Henry for further details.

Hendrik is a name with authenticness.

This great little boy name has a natural greatness.

An appealing name that will be enchanting to parents.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Hendrik Colijn, Hendrik Lorentz, and Hendrik van Veldeke.

Hendrik Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 2,045 in baby name popularity for boys with 70 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 2,130 in baby name popularity for boys with 64 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

The trend's your friend. See how Hendrik has changed in popularity since 1880 by visiting the Hendrik Name Popularity Page.

Hendrik Related Names

Hendrik is a form of Henry.

The names Hendrick, Hendrika are all forms of Hendrik.

Hendrik has the diminutives (nicknames) Hein, Henk.

Famous Hendriks

  • Hendrik Colijn ~ Dutch Prime Minister (1925-1926; 1933-1939)
  • Hendrik Lorentz ~ Nobel Prize for Physics 1902, Scientist
  • Hendrik van Veldeke ~ Writer

Hendrik Numerology

Want to know how your name choice may effect your child?

Then take a look at the Numerological Report For Hendrik.

It may give you some insight about your new baby.

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Hendrik Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Hendrik in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Hendrik.

Just for fun, see the name Hendrik in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Hendrik in Nautical Flags page.