Henrique
Meaning of Henrique
The name Henrique is a distinguished male name with deep historical roots and cultural significance. Originating from the Germanic name Heinrich, which means "ruler of the household," Henrique has been embraced by various cultures, each adding its unique touch to the pronunciation and usage. In French, it is pronounced as ahn-REEK (/ɑ̃.ʁik/), while in Spanish, it becomes en-REE-kay (/enˈrike/). The Italian version is en-REE-kweh (/enˈriːkwe/), and in Portuguese, it is hen-REEK (/ẽˈʁikɨ/). A common variation of this name is Enrique.
Despite its rich heritage and strong meaning, Henrique remains relatively uncommon in the United States. Its highest recorded rank was 3,146 in 1971. Over recent years, occurrences have fluctuated modestly; for instance, there were 16 newborns named Henrique in 2023, ranking at 5,647. This suggests that while Henrique may not be a mainstream choice in America, it holds a timeless appeal for parents seeking a classic yet distinctive name for their sons.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as ahn-REEK (/ɑ̃.ʁik/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as en-REE-kay (/enˈrike/)
Italian
- Pronunced as en-REE-kweh (/enˈriːkwe/)
Portuguese
- Pronunced as hen-REEK (/ẽˈʁikɨ/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Henrique
| Henrique Capriles Radonski is a Venezuelan politician and lawyer who served as the 36th Governor of Miranda from 2008 to 2017. |
| Henrique Dourado, also known as José Henrique da Silva Dourado, is a Brazilian footballer and forward for Portuguesa. |
| Henrique Sereno Fonseca, also known as Sereno, is a retired Portuguese professional footballer who excelled as a central defender. |
| Luis Henrique da Silva is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the light heavyweight division and ranked #7 in the KSW light heavyweight rankings. |
| Henrique Costa Mecking, also known as Mequinho, is a Brazilian chess grandmaster who rose to fame in the 1970s and is still considered one of the strongest players in Brazil, achieving a peak FIDE rating of 2635 and reaching the rank of 3rd best player in the world in 1977. |
| Henrique Almeida Caixeta Nascentes, also known as Henrique Almeida, is a Brazilian professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Vila Nova. |
| Henrique Bernardelli was a renowned Brazilian painter known for his contributions to the art world. |
| Henrique O'Neill, 1st Viscount of Santa Mónica, was a renowned Portuguese writer, jurist, and politician. |
| Henrique Viana was a versatile Portuguese actor known for his work in theatre, cinema, and television, who passed away at the age of 71 due to cancer. |
| Henrique Couto is an American writer and film director known for directing Babysitter Massacre, hailing from Dayton, Ohio, with Portuguese heritage. |
| Henrique Pereira Rosa, born in 1946 in Bafatá, was a Bissau-Guinean politician who served as interim President of Guinea-Bissau from 2003 to 2005. |
| Henrique Salas Feo - Henrique Fernando Salas Feo is a Venezuelan politician, President of the centre-right party Project Venezuela, and the former governor of Carabobo State. |
| Henrique de Mendonça - Henrique José Monteiro de Mendonça was a prominent Portuguese capitalist and landowner known for his role in the development of São Tomé and Príncipe as a major cocoa producer in the early 20th century. |
| Henrique Mendes was a well-known Portuguese television presenter and actor, famous for hosting multiple editions of Festival da Canção. |
| Henrique II of Kongo - Henrique II, ruler of the Kingdom of Kongo, brought peace and stability to the nation after a period of conflict and passed the throne on to Garcia V. |
