Anraí
The English name Henry is translated into Irish as Anraí. Wiktionary also lists Hamhrí.
Meaning: given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Irish | Note |
|---|---|
| Anraí | |
| Hamhrí | masculine |
The phrase refers to the given name Henry.
Which one should you use?
Anraí is the default form, while Hamhrí is specifically tagged as a masculine form.
Did you know?
- The name Anraí belongs to a category of 'loan names' that entered Irish via French influence, mirroring the historical movement of the Norman Conquest into Ireland.
- While Anraí is the translation, historical records in Ireland often show a fluid overlap where a person was known as 'Henry' in official English documents but Anraí in their local community.
- In Irish, names like Anraí are often used in the genitive case to show possession, which can change the ending of the name in a way that is unfamiliar to English speakers.
Examples in context
- An bhfuil Anraí anseo?Is Henry here?
Example conversation
Oisín and Aoife are talking about a mutual friend.
- OisínAn bhfuil Anraí ag teacht go dtí an sláinte?Is Henry coming to the party?
- AoifeTá, dúirt sé go dtiocfadh sé.Yes, he said he would come.
- OisínAn bhfuil Anraí ag tiomáint an chara?Is Henry driving the car?
- AoifeNíl sé, tá sé ag glaoch taxi.He isn't, he is calling a taxi.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “henry” translations and entries Anraí, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
