What does HENRY mean?

Henry 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A male given name of Germanic origin.
2. A unit of inductance in the International System of Units (SI).

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈhɛnri/
• UK: /ˈhɛnri/

4. Origin and Usage:

The name "Henry" comes from the Germanic name "Heimirich" which means "home ruler". It has been a popular name throughout history, with famous bearers including kings, presidents, and authors. The unit of inductance, henry, is named after American scientist Joseph Henry who discovered electromagnetic induction independently of Michael Faraday.

5. Synonyms:

No synonyms found.

6. Related Words:

• Henna
• Honey
• Happy
• Harry
• Heard

7. Example Sentences:

1. Henry was named after his grandfather.
2. The inductor has a value of 10 henries.