Henri

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Henri is a given name of French origin, a variant of the name Henry. It is also used as a short form of the name Henrietta. The name is used in French-speaking countries and regions, as well as by many people of French descent. It is also found among those with Huguenot ancestry.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name Henri is derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, from the elements haim, meaning "home", and ric, meaning "ruler". The name was introduced to France by the Normans.

Notable people named Henri[edit | edit source]

  • Henri Matisse, a French artist known for his use of color and his fluid and original draughtsmanship.
  • Henri Cartier-Bresson, a French humanist photographer considered a master of candid photography.
  • Henri Becquerel, a French physicist, Nobel laureate, and the discoverer of radioactivity.
  • Henri Poincaré, a French mathematician, theoretical physicist, engineer, and philosopher of science.
  • Henri Fayol, a French mining engineer and management theorist.

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