Jindřich

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Jindřich is a name for a boy.

Meaning of the name Henry

The name Henry has its roots in the Germanic name Heinrich, which is composed of the elements "heim" (home) and "rihhi" (rule, ruler), giving the name the meaning "ruler of the house" or "ruler of the family". The name Henry is historically significant due to several important personalities and monarchs bearing the name, such as Henry VIII, who had a significant influence on English history and church reform. The name Henry is also common in many European countries and has different variants and forms in different languages, showing its long history and enduring popularity.

Where the name Henry originated

The name Henry has its roots in the Germanic language and probably originated in what is now Germany and neighbouring Germanic areas in the Middle Ages. Germanic names such as Heinrich (Heinricus in Latin records) gradually made their way into other European languages and cultures. The name Henry also spread to other countries and languages, where it has different variants, such as Henry in English-speaking countries, Henrik in northern Europe, or Enrico in Italian.

Where the name Henry is used

The name Henry is mainly used in Central European countries where it has a long historical tradition. It is most often found in:

• Czech Republic: Jindřich is a traditional Czech name and is commonly used here.
• Germany: The name Heinrich is very common in Germany and has a long historical presence.
• Poland: the name Henryk is a popular variant in Polish.
• Austria: The name Heinrich is also common in Austria.
• Other Central European countries: Henry and its variants are also common in other Central European countries such as Slovakia, Hungary and Switzerland.

The most common derivatives include:

• Heinrich - Traditional German form of the name Henry.
• Henry - An English variant of the name which is also very common.
• Henrik - A Scandinavian variant of the name, used in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, for example.
• Enrique - Spanish and other Romance languages.
• Henri - French variant of the name.

How many people are named Jindřich?

The exact number of people with the name Henry cannot be easily determined, but the name Henry is relatively common in the Czech Republic and some other Central European countries. It is a traditional name that is still popular in the Czech lands. However, statistics on the number of bearers of the name Jindřich are generally unavailable from public sources.

Notable bearers of the name Jindřich

• Jindřich I. Ptáčník (876-936) - First king of Germany, founder of the Ottonian dynasty and initiator of the Holy Roman Empire.
• Jindřich II. (973-1024) - Holy Roman Emperor and King of Germany, known for his decisiveness and cultivation of the Empire.
• Jindřich VIII. (1491-1547) - King of England known for his many marriages and decisive influence on the English Church during the English Reformation.
• Jindřich David Thoreau (1817-1862) - American philosopher, essayist, and naturalist known for works such as "Walden" and the essay "Civil Disobedience."
• Jindřich Masaryk (1886-1948) - Czech politician, diplomat and son of T. G. Masaryk, who played a key role in Czechoslovak politics.

When does Jindřich celebrate their holiday

Jindřich celebrates a holiday according to the Holidays Czech Republic calendar in the month of July, specifically on September 08. In this year 2024, she celebrates on September 08, 2024, which is a Monday. In 2025, it then comes out on a Tuesday.