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Name Origin

Henrique is a Portuguese and Spanish given name, a variant of Henry. It originates from the Germanic elements 'heim' meaning 'home' or 'estate' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'power'. Therefore, Henrique traditionally means 'ruler of the home' or 'powerful ruler'.

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Famous People

Henrique VIII (1491-1547)

King of England

  • Founded the Church of England
  • Had six wives
  • Oversaw significant cultural and political changes in England

Henrique Capriles Radonski (1972-)

Venezuelan politician

  • Twice ran for President of Venezuela against Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro
  • Governor of Miranda state
  • Advocate for democratic reforms in Venezuela

Henrique Meirelles (1949-)

Brazilian economist and politician

  • President of the Central Bank of Brazil
  • Minister of Finance of Brazil
  • Known for his role in stabilizing the Brazilian economy