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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.”
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A female given name, the feminine form of Henry.
"Henrietta was named after her great-grandfather Henry."
How to use Henrietta
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional female first name derived from Henry.
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- Plural
- Henriettas
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Etymology
A Latinized form of the French Henriette, itself derived from Henri (Henry).
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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).
