Henrik

Henrik is the Scandinavian and Low German form of the Germanic name Heimirich, composed of the elements haim, meaning home, and rihhi, meaning power or ruler, giving the overall sense of ruler of the home or lord of the estate. The name spread widely across Europe through medieval royalty and nobility, with numerous Scandinavian kings bearing the form Henrik, and it remains common throughout the Nordic countries, Germany, Hungary, and the Balkans. Related forms include Heinrich in standard German, Henry in English, Henri in French, Enrique in Spanish, and Hendrik in Dutch.