Henryk (given name)

Henryk is a Polish masculine given name, equivalent to the English name Henry. It is derived from the Germanic name Heimirīk, composed of the elements heim ("home," "house") and rīk ("ruler," "power").

The name Henryk has been popular in Poland for centuries, and it is often associated with figures of leadership, strength, and wisdom.

Notable people with the name Henryk include:

• Henryk Sienkiewicz, a Polish novelist, Nobel laureate in Literature.
• Henryk Górecki, a Polish composer of classical music.
• Henryk Ibsen, a Norwegian playwright and poet (though his name is usually rendered as "Henrik" in English).

The name Henryk is often shortened to forms like Heniek, Henryczek, and Henuś.