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henrik

Phoneticshen·rik

/ˈhɛnɹɪk/

Definition

n. a common first name for men in several European languages, especially in Scandinavia and Germany. It is the local version of the English name Henry.

n. a masculine given name of Germanic origin, common in Scandinavian and Northern European contexts. The cognate of the English name Henry.

Examples

“Henrik is a very popular name in Norway.”

“The famous playwright Henrik Ibsen is known for his influential works in modern drama.”

“While the name Henrik remains a staple in Swedish and Danish culture, its popularity in other regions often fluctuates based on historical and literary influences.”

Examples

simple

“Henrik is a very popular name in Norway.”

contextual

“The famous playwright Henrik Ibsen is known for his influential works in modern drama.”

complex

“While the name Henrik remains a staple in Swedish and Danish culture, its popularity in other regions often fluctuates based on historical and literary influences.”

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalized and typically used without an article unless referring to a specific person among others of the same name.

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