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Henryk

Name Origin

Henryk is a Polish variant of the name Henry, which has Germanic origins. It means 'ruler of the household' or 'home ruler'.

polishgermanicmasculinerulerhouseholdhomepowerleadership

Famous People

Henryk Sienkiewicz (1846-1916)

Novelist and Nobel laureate

  • Won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1905 for his historical novels
  • Authored famous works like 'Quo Vadis' and 'The Teutonic Knights'
  • Considered one of the most important Polish writers

Henryk Górecki (1933-2010)

Composer

  • Best known for his Symphony No. 3 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs'
  • His music often explored themes of sorrow, faith, and Polish history

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Sibling Names

Katarzyna

A classic Polish name with a similar elegant and timeless feel to Henryk.

Emilia

A beautiful and popular Polish name with a softer sound that provides a nice balance to Henryk's strength.