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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."
How to use Henriette
Learner’s notesIn 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.
Class of 1600
Henriette joined the language around 1600.
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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.
