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Henriette

Henriette (name) means a female given name of French origin, the feminine form of Henri. Example: “Henriette later became known in English as Harriet or Henrietta.”

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A female given name of French origin, the feminine form of Henri.
"Henriette later became known in English as Harriet or Henrietta."

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In plain EnglishThe French feminine form of Henry, ancestor of the English names Harriet and Henrietta.

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Etymology

Coined in 17th-century France as the feminine of Henri; the root of English Harriet and Henrietta.

· First attested 1600

Class of 1600 Henriette joined the language around 1600.
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Etta Hettie Enriqueta Henrietta

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What does “Henriette” mean?

The word “Henriette” means a female given name of French origin, the feminine form of Henri. In plain terms, the French feminine form of Henry, ancestor of the English names Harriet and Henrietta.

How do you use “Henriette” in a sentence?

Here is “Henriette” used in a sentence: “Henriette later became known in English as Harriet or Henrietta.”

What part of speech is “Henriette”?

“Henriette” is a name.

Where does the word “Henriette” come from?

The word “Henriette” dates back to around 1600. Coined in 17th-century France as the feminine of Henri; the root of English Harriet and Henrietta.

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