Italian · Girl name
Enrica
“ruler of the home”
About the name Enrica
Enrica is the feminine form of Enrico, the Italian version of Henry. It goes back to the Germanic name Heimirich, made from heim, meaning home, and ric, meaning ruler or power, so it is read as ruler of the home. The name has long been used in Italy, and its diminutive Enrichetta corresponds to the English Henrietta and the French Henriette. Bearers include the Italian author Enrica Bonaccorti, known as a television presenter and songwriter. Spanish uses the parallel form Enriqueta, and German has Henrike. The masculine Enrico was borne by the tenor Enrico Caruso.
- Meaning
- ruler of the home
- Origin
- Italian
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- en-REE-kah(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Henrietta
- Enriqueta
- Henrike
- Enrichetta
If you like Enrica
Middle names for Enrica
- Enrica Maria
- Enrica Rose
- Enrica Elena
- Enrica Grace
- Enrica Sofia
Questions about Enrica
- What does Enrica mean?
- Enrica is an Italian name meaning "ruler of the home".
- How do you pronounce Enrica?
- Enrica is pronounced en-REE-kah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Enrica?
- Variants of Enrica include Henrietta, Enriqueta, Henrike, Enrichetta.
More names like this: Italian baby names