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Name Origin

Henrietta is a feminine given name of French origin. It is a diminutive of Henriette, which itself is a feminine form of Henry. The name Henry derives from the Germanic elements 'heim' meaning 'home' or 'estate' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'powerful'. Therefore, Henrietta traditionally signifies 'ruler of the home' or 'powerful at home.'

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Famous People

Henrietta Maria of France (1609-1669)

Queen consort of England, Scotland and Ireland

  • Played a significant role in the English court during the reign of Charles I
  • Patroness of the arts and sciences

Henrietta Swan Leavitt (1868-1921)

Astronomer

  • Discovered the period-luminosity relationship for Cepheid variable stars
  • Her work was crucial for determining distances to galaxies and understanding the size of the universe

Henrietta Szold (1860-1945)

Social worker, Zionist leader, nurse

  • Founded Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America
  • Established the first public health nursing service in Palestine