Henrika

Henrika is a feminine form of Henrik, itself the Scandinavian and Central European equivalent of Henry, derived from the Old High German name Heimirich, composed of the elements heim, meaning home, and rihhi, meaning power or ruler. The name thus carries the sense of ruler of the home or lord of the household. It is used chiefly in Swedish and Lithuanian contexts as a feminine adaptation, following a common Germanic pattern of creating women's names by adding a feminizing suffix to the masculine base. Related forms include Henrike, Henriette, Henrietta, and Henrikke.