Enrique

Masculine

Meaning

Estate ruler or home ruler.

Etymology

From Germanic elements 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (ruler, king), Latinized as Henricus and adapted into Spanish and Portuguese as Enrique. The name was borne by numerous Spanish and Portuguese kings and nobility.

About the Name Enrique

Enrique is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Henry, widely used throughout the Hispanic world and among Spanish-speaking communities. It carries royal and noble associations through its use by Spanish and Portuguese monarchs.

Notable Bearers

Enrique Iglesias Enrique V of Castile