Henricus

Henricus is the Latinized form of the Germanic name Heinrich, composed of the elements haim, meaning home, and rīhhi, meaning power or ruler, giving the overall sense of ruler of the home or lord of the estate. This Latin form was widely used in medieval scholarly and ecclesiastical contexts across Europe, particularly in records, documents, and inscriptions where vernacular names were rendered into Latin. Several Dutch and German bearers of the name Heinrich or Hendrik appear in historical records under the Latinized Henricus. Related forms include Heinrich, Hendrik, Henri, Henry, and Enrico.