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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
Hendrik's Japanese name, Graig, is a variation on the name Greg, itself is a shortened form of the English name Gregory. It is the English form of the Latin ''Gregorius'', from the Late Greek name Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), which meant "watchful, alert". This is fitting as Hendrik's role as both the general of [[ | Hendrik's Japanese name, Graig, is a variation on the name Greg, itself is a shortened form of the English name Gregory. It is the English form of the Latin ''Gregorius'', from the Late Greek name Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), which meant "watchful, alert". This is fitting as Hendrik's role as both the general of [[Heliodor]] and as the sworn shield of the {{Luminary}}. Hendrik is the Dutch and Estonian cognate of the English name Henry. Henry is derived from the Germanic name ''Heinrich'' which meant "home ruler". | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||