"Harriet" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈhæɹiɛt/ Forms: Harriets [plural]
Etymology: Anglicized form of French Henriette, feminine form of Henri (“Henry”), popular in England in the 18th and 19th centuries. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|Henriette}} French Henriette Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s}} Harriet (plural Harriets)
  1. A female given name from the Germanic languages. Related terms: Hallie, Hattie, Henrietta, Harry, Henry Translations (female given name): Ха́риет (Háriet) [feminine] (Bulgarian), Hāriata (Māori), Enriqueta [feminine] (Spanish)

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