Henna

Henna is a Finnish feminine given name that developed as a diminutive or short form of Henriikka, the Finnish equivalent of Henrietta, which itself traces back through French and Germanic roots to the elements haim, meaning home, and ric, meaning power or ruler. The name has been in common use in Finland and the broader Nordic region throughout the twentieth century. It is also occasionally associated with the reddish-brown dye plant known as henna, though that word derives from an entirely separate Arabic source. Related forms include Henriikka, Henrika, and Henny.