Hendrikje

Hendrikje is a feminine diminutive of the Low German and Dutch name Heinrich, which is a younger derivation of Heimrich. The name can be directly translated as "the wealthy landowner," "the powerful house and estate owner," or simply "the powerful landowner."

What does the name Hendrikje mean?

As a diminutive of Heinrich, Hendrikje has its roots in Old High German. The meaning encompasses "the wealthy landowner," "the powerful house and estate owner," or simply "the powerful landowner." The elements of the name derive from 'heima', meaning "the home," "the homeland," "the dwelling," "the residence," or "the homestead," and 'rihhi', meaning "rich," "powerful," "the power," "the rule," or "the ruler." Variants include Hendrika, Hendrike, and Hendrina.

Where does the name Hendrikje come from?

Hendrikje as a female first name traces back to Old High German origins and means "the wealthy landowner." The components of the name consist of 'heima', meaning "the home, the homeland, the dwelling, the residence, or the homestead," and 'rihhi', meaning "rich, powerful, the power, the rule, or the ruler." The languages in which the name appears are Dutch and Netherlandic.

How do you pronounce Hendrikje?

The sound and pronunciation of Hendrikje are distinctive and possess a slight roughness with a Dutch accent. The name is typically pronounced as "Hen-drik-je" [ˈhɛndrɪkjə], starting with a clear, firm onset. The consonants in the middle create a noticeable density, while the gentle ending lightens the sound. These characteristics give Hendrikje a contrasting and vibrant character – structured, independent, and with a fine, slightly edgy dynamism.

When is the name day of Hendrikje?

The name day for Hendrikje is celebrated on January 8, January 19, January 23, June 10, July 13, and December 20.

Popularity

In Germany, Hendrikje is a rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female first names. The name reached its best ranking in 2011 at 2,438th. In the last ten years, Hendrikje has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, leading to a 7,773rd place in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it holds the 5,387th place.

Nicknames & pet names

Driggi / Driki / Henni / Hennie / Henny / Rike / Rikje / Rikki

Famous people

• Hendrickje Stoffels (* 1626 – July 1663) partner of Rembrandt and was immortalized by him in many paintings.
• Hendrikje Fitz (actress)
• Hendrikje Imca Bijl (Dutch singer)
• Hendrikje van Andel-Schipper (*1890) one of the oldest women in the world, who passed away at the age of 115.