Henri
Meaning of Henri
The name Henri is a classic and elegant male given name of French origin, pronounced as ahn-REE (/ɑ̃.ʁi/) in French and HEN-ree (/ˈhɛn.ri/) in English. It is the French form of Henry, which means "ruler of the home" or "estate ruler." This name has been borne by numerous notable figures throughout history, including kings of France such as Henri IV, also known as "Good King Henry," who was celebrated for his efforts to promote religious tolerance with the Edict of Nantes. Variations of the name include Henrik and Henry, each carrying its own cultural significance but sharing the same roots.
In the United States, Henri has seen fluctuating popularity over the years. The name experienced its highest occurrence in recent decades during 2021 with 147 newborns named Henri, ranking 1286th. Its appeal lies in its timeless charm and sophisticated flair, making it a favored choice among parents seeking a distinguished yet approachable name for their baby boys.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as ahn-REE (/ɑ̃.ʁi/)
English
- Pronunced as HEN-ree (/ˈhɛn.ri/)
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Notable People Named Henri
| Henri Bergson - Henri-Louis Bergson was a influential French philosopher known for his emphasis on immediate experience and intuition over abstract rationalism and science. |
| Jules Henri Poincaré was a renowned French mathematician, theoretical physicist, engineer, and philosopher of science, known for his exceptional achievements across multiple disciplines. |
| Henri Cartier-Bresson was a French artist and humanist photographer known for his mastery of candid photography and pioneering work in street photography. |
| Henri Matisse - Henri Émile Benoît Matisse was a renowned French visual artist known for his vibrant use of color and innovative drawing style, making significant contributions to the development of painting and sculpture in the early twentieth century. |
| Henri Dutilleux was a prominent French composer of late 20th-century classical music, known for his unique, Impressionistic style and notable works such as Flute Sonatine, Piano Sonata, and symphonies No. 1 and No. 2. |
| Henri Nouwen - Henri Jozef Machiel Nouwen was a Dutch Catholic priest, professor, writer, and theologian with interests in psychology, pastoral ministry, spirituality, social justice, and community. |
| Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - Toulouse Lautrec was a French painter, printmaker, and illustrator known for his elegant and provocative images of Parisian life in the late 19th century. |
| Henri Pirenne was a Belgian historian known for his multivolume history of Belgium and his controversial interpretation of the end of Roman civilization and the rise of medieval urban culture. |
| Henri Christophe was a prominent figure in the Haitian Revolution and the sole monarch of the Kingdom of Haiti. |
| Henri Rousseau, also known as Le Douanier, was a French post-impressionist painter who began painting seriously in his forties and retired from his job as a toll collector at age 49 to pursue his art full-time. |
| Antoine Henri Becquerel was a French engineer and physicist who discovered radioactivity and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903. |
| Henri Charrière, a French writer convicted of murder in 1931 and pardoned in 1970, is best known for his novel Papillon, which recounts his experiences in a French Guiana penal colony. |
| Aimé Henri Konan Bédié was a prominent Ivorian politician who served as President of Côte d'Ivoire and later led the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA). |
| Henri van Dievoet was a Belgian architect known for his influential work in the field. |
| Henri Wittmann is a prominent Canadian linguist known for his research on Quebec French. |
