Indian name meaning
Henry
♂ BoyHenry · 1 syllable
Ruler of the home
- Origin
- German
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| H | e | n | r | y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
5 + 5 + 5 + 2 + 1 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Henry carries the name number 9.
About the name Henry
Henry is a boy's name of German origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Ruler of the home.”
Spoken aloud it is Henry — 1 syllable. Henry is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Henry mean?
Henry means “Ruler of the home.” It is a boy's name of German origin.
Is Henry a boy or a girl name?
Henry is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Henry?
Henry is of German origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Henry?
Henry has 1 syllable and is said as Henry.
What is the numerology number of the name Henry?
In the Chaldean system, Henry has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Henry a common name in India?
Henry does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Henry?
For a sister to Henry, families often stay within the same German naming tradition — Alice, Amelia, Emma or Genevieve all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Henry?
Mary, Zachary or Gregory share Henry's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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