Henna is a Finnish feminine given name derived as a form of Heinrich (see Henry). The name Henry ultimately originates from the Germanic name Heimirich, composed of the elements heim 'home' and rih 'ruler', giving the meaning 'home ruler'. In Finnish, Henna is one of several colloquial feminine derivatives of Henry, alongside Riika and Riikka. While the name Henna is distinct from the word henna referring to the reddish dye from the plant Lawsonia inermis, both derive from Arabic ḥinnā. The dye has been used since ancient Egyptian times and is widely known for temporary body art (mehndi) in South Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East. However, the personal name Henna has no semantic connection to the dye and is primarily a Finnish variant of Henry. Variants and Usage Masculine Finnish forms of Henry include Heikki and Henrikki. Cognates in other languages include Dutch Hendrika, Hendrikje, and Hendrina, and Czech Jindřiška and Jindra. The name Henna is occasionally used outside Finland, but it remains most common in Finland. Meaning: Home ruler (derived via Henry) Origin: Finnish variant of Germanic Heimirich Type: Feminine given name Usage: Primarily in Finland