Enrique
Enrique is a Christian boy name of Germanic, via Spanish origin, meaning “Ruler of the home”.
| Meaning | Ruler of the home |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | en-REE-keh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Peru |
Meaning and origin of Enrique
Enrique is the Spanish form of Henry, from the Germanic heim, 'home', and ric, 'ruler'. Several kings of Castile were called Enrique, and Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal is known in Spanish as Enrique el Navegante. The singer Enrique Iglesias is a well-known modern bearer.
Is Enrique a Christian name?
Enrique is a common Catholic name in Spain and Latin America, honouring Saint Henry (Emperor Henry II) among others.
How popular is Enrique?
Familiar across the Spanish-speaking world.
Gifts with the name Enrique
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Enrique
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Enrique mean?
Enrique means 'Ruler of the home'. It is of Germanic, via Spanish origin.
Is Enrique a Christian name?
Enrique is a common Catholic name in Spain and Latin America, honouring Saint Henry (Emperor Henry II) among others.
How do you pronounce Enrique?
Enrique is pronounced en-REE-keh.
Is Enrique a boy or girl name?
Enrique is usually a boy name.