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Enrica

[ˈɛnrit͡sa]

Enrica is an Italian feminine name with an ancient Germanic foundation and a meaning associated with home and power. In Slovak, it sounds unusual, but thanks to its clear pronunciation and -a ending, it declines naturally. It has a distinct international appeal and retains its Italian character.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

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Spanish:
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Italian:
Enrica
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Opposite gender version:
Boy's name: EnricoBoy's name: Enrique

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name Enrica carries the traditional meaning of a powerful ruler and protector of the home.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Talianska ženská podoba mena Enrico, ktoré pochádza z germánskeho mena Heinrich. Jeho základ tvoria prvky heim vo význame „dom, domov“ a rīhhi vo význame „mocný, vládca“; meno sa preto vykladá ako „vládkyňa domu“ alebo „mocná vo svojom domove“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Enrica is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

ENRICA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

14 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
21 February
Austrian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈɛnrit͡sa]

Výslovnosť: en-rí-ka.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Enrica
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Enricy
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Enrice
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Enricu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Enrica!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Enrice
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Enricou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
EnriEnkaEninkaEničkaRikaRička
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Enrica
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Enrica! Enri! Enka! Rika!

Notable figures named Enrica

5

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Enrica Bonaccorti
1949 – 2026Historical Figure

Italian radio and television presenter, lyricist, and actress (1949-2026)

Enrica von Handel-Mazzetti
1871 – 1955Historical Figure

Austrian writer (1871–1955)

Enrica Malcovati
1894 – 1990Historical Figure

Italian latinist and classical philologist (1894-1990)

Enrica Barbano
born 1963Notable Figure

Italian costume designer

Enrica Segneri
born 1981Notable Figure

Italian politician

Test how Enrica sounds with your surname

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Full name:

Enrica Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:E.S.without dots:ES
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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