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Henrietta

hehn-ree-EH-tuh

Henrietta (name) means a female given name, the feminine form of Henry. Example: “Henrietta was named after her great-grandfather Henry.”

name

A female given name, the feminine form of Henry.

"Henrietta was named after her great-grandfather Henry."

How to Use Henrietta

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA traditional female first name derived from Henry.

Easily confused with

henriette →

Henriettas plural

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_____ was named after her great-grandfather Henry.

A Latinized form of the French Henriette, itself derived from Henri (Henry).

Origin: Latin

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What does “Henrietta” mean?

The word “Henrietta” means a female given name, the feminine form of Henry. In plain terms, a traditional female first name derived from Henry.

How do you pronounce “Henrietta”?

“Henrietta” is pronounced hehn-ree-EH-tuh (/ˌhɛn.ɹiˈɛtə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Henrietta” in a sentence?

Here is “Henrietta” used in a sentence: “Henrietta was named after her great-grandfather Henry.”

What part of speech is “Henrietta”?

“Henrietta” is a name.

Where does the word “Henrietta” come from?

The word “Henrietta” comes from Latin. A Latinized form of the French Henriette, itself derived from Henri (Henry).