Henrik
Henrik is a common Scandinavian first name, derived from the Germanic name Heinrich. The name is used in several countries, including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It is also used in Hungary, where it is spelled as "Henrik". The name has several variations, including Henricus, Heikki, Henryk, and Heinz.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The name Henrik is derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, which is composed of the elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler). The name can be translated as "ruler of the home" or "ruler of the household". The name has been used in Scandinavia since the Middle Ages, and it was popularized by several kings and princes named Henrik.
Notable people named Henrik[edit | edit source]
There are many notable people named Henrik, including:
- Henrik Ibsen, a Norwegian playwright and poet
- Henrik Sedin, a Swedish professional ice hockey player
- Henrik Larsson, a Swedish professional footballer
- Henrik Pontoppidan, a Danish realist writer who shared the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1917
- Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark, the husband of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark
See also[edit | edit source]
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