Χένρι
Chénritransliteration
The English name Henry can be expressed in Greek as Χένρι (Chénri). Wiktionary also lists Ενρίκος (Enríkos) and Χένρυ (Chénry).
Meaning: given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Χένρι | Chénri | transliteration | |
| Ενρίκος | Enríkos | ||
| Χένρυ | Chénry | ||
| Ερρίκος | Erríkos | /eˈɾi.kos/ | masculine |
The name Henry is expressed in Greek through several different forms depending on whether you are using a traditional equivalent or a phonetic transliteration of the English name.
Which one should you use?
There are two main ways to approach the name. Ερρίκος is the traditional Greek equivalent of the name Henry, often used when translating historical figures or royalty. In contrast, Χένρι is a phonetic transliteration of the English name Henry, used when referring specifically to English-speaking people.
How do you pronounce it?
Chénri
Did you know?
- While you might expect a direct translation, the Greek name Ερρίκος is actually a Hellenized version of a Germanic name. It traces its roots back to the Proto-Germanic *Haimarīks, meaning 'ruler of the home'.
- The traditional Greek form Ερρίκος is used for kings of England and France in Greek history books, even though those monarchs never would have called themselves by that name.
- The phonetic transliteration Χένρι uses the Greek letter Χ to mimic the English 'H' sound, even though Χ is usually a breathier, raspier sound in Greek.
Examples in context
- Ο Χένρυ είναι ένας πολύ ευγενικός κύριος.Henry is a very kind gentleman.
- Ο Χένρι είναι φίλος μου.O Henry eínai fílos mou.Henry is my friend.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new coworker.
- Κώστας KostasΓνωρίζεις τον νέο υπάλληλο, τον Χένρι;Gnorízeis ton néo ypállilo, ton Henry?Do you know the new employee, Henry?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΌχι, δεν τον έχω γνωρίσει ακόμα.Óchi, den ton écho gnorísei akóma.No, I haven't met him yet.
- Κώστας KostasΟ Χένρι είναι πολύ sympa και έξυπνος.O Henry einai polý sympa kai éxypnos.Henry is very nice and smart.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘέλω να τον γνωρίσω αύριο.Thélo na ton gnoríso ávrio.I want to meet him tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “henry” translations and entries Χένρι, Ερρίκος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ερρίκος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
