The baby name Hendrika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Dutch: /ˈɦɛn.drɪ.kɑ/ (HEN-drih-kah); English approximation: /hɛnˈdriːkə/ (hen-DREE-kə).
Hendrika is Dutch in Origin.
The baby name Hendrika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Dutch: /ˈɦɛn.drɪ.kɑ/ (HEN-drih-kah); English approximation: /hɛnˈdriːkə/ (hen-DREE-kə).
Hendrika is Dutch in Origin.
Hendrika is the Dutch feminine form of Hendrik, cognate with English Henry and German Heinrich. It descends from the Old High German name Heimirich (heim ‘home, household’ + rīc ‘ruler, power’), giving the meaning ‘ruler of the home’ or ‘home leader.’ Recorded in the Low Countries from the 16th–17th centuries onward, it spread with Dutch influence to South Africa and Indonesia. Variant spellings and cognates include Henrica/Henrika (Latinized), Henrikka (Scandinavian), Henryka (Polish), and the Dutch diminutive Hendrikje.
Use peaked in the Netherlands between the late 19th and mid‑20th centuries and is now traditional, often chosen to honor a relative named Hendrik or Henry. Common short forms are Rika, Riek, Riekje, Riekie (Afrikaans), Henny/Hennie, and Drika. Related names include Henriëtte and the pan‑European forms of Henry. Hendrika carries a sturdy, stately profile balanced by approachable nicknames, and fits families seeking a classic Dutch heritage choice with clear meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #142 | 1 | 1,888 |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #200 | 1 | 1,904 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #215 | 10 | 7,146 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| NL | 0 | #380 | 12 | 2,481 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #673 | 291 | 5,933 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #906 | 236 | 25,928 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,149 | 4 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,268 | 5 | 25,619 |
Hendrika is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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