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
Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
The letters of Henry add up to 18, which reduces to 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.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Henry has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
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.
What is the numerology number of the name Henry?
In the Chaldean system, Henry has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
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