Harriet
/hareeeht/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Harriet is a English name meaning "Home ruler". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, BE, BW, Canada. Harriet is of Germanic origin. It is a diminutive of Henry, derived from the Old High German name Heimirich, composed of the elements 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (ruler, power).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic hareeeht
IPA hæɹiɛt
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as hareeeht. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Harriet
- · Harriet Tubman - Abolitionist
- · Harriet Beecher Stowe - Author
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