Ге́нри
Génrimasculine
The English name Henry is translated into Russian as Ге́нри (Génri). Wiktionary also lists Ге́нрих (Génrix) and Хе́нри (Xénri).
Meaning: given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ге́нри | Génri | masculine |
| Ге́нрих | Génrix | masculine |
| Хе́нри | Xénri | masculine |
When used as a proper masculine given name, you will encounter several transliterations. However, the word can also refer to the ге́нри, which is the SI unit for electrical inductance. In this scientific context, the word is written in lowercase rather than being capitalized like the name.
Which one should you use?
The form Ге́нри is the most common way to transliterate the English name into Russian. If you wish to mimic the English pronunciation even more closely, you can use the phonetic transliteration Хе́нри. If you are referring to the German version of the name, Heinrich, use the form Ге́нрих.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
Génri
Did you know?
- In Russian cinema and dubbing, the name Ге́нри is frequently used for characters who are meant to seem sophisticated, wealthy or distinctly 'Western'.
- In Russian, the name Генрих is often perceived as more 'aristocratic' or 'old-world' because of its strong historical ties to German nobility.
- Because the SI unit генри is a common noun, it follows different grammatical declension rules than the name Генри in a sentence.
Examples in context
- Здравствуйте, меня зовут Генри.Hello, my name is Henry.
- Генри очень любит читать книги.Henry loves reading books.
- Генри, вы готовы к презентации?Henry, are you ready for the presentation?
- Ге́нри сейчас работает здесь.Genri seychas rabotayet zdes'.Henry is working here now.
- Ты знаешь Ге́нри?Ty znayesh' Genri?Do you know Henry?
Example conversation
Anastasia and Dmitry are talking about a new colleague.
- Анастасия AnastasiaТы знаешь нашего нового коллегу?Ty znayesh' nashego novogo kollegu?Do you know our new colleague?
- Дмитрий DmitryДа, его зовут Ге́нри.Da, yevo zovut Genri.Yes, his name is Henry.
- Анастасия AnastasiaОн кажется очень вежливым.On kazhetsya ochen' vezhlivym.He seems very polite.
- Дмитрий DmitryДа, Ге́нри отличный человек.Da, Genri otlichnyy chelovek.Yes, Henry is a great person.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “henry” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
