Hendrika

Hendrika is a Dutch feminine form of Hendrik, itself the Dutch version of the Germanic name Heinrich, composed of the elements haim (home) and rīc (power, ruler), giving the overall sense of ruler of the home or lord of the estate. The name has been in steady use in the Netherlands and among Dutch-speaking communities, carried by numerous Dutch women across several centuries. Related forms include Henrika, Henriëtte, and Hendrine, while the masculine counterparts Hendrik and Heinrich share the same Germanic roots.