Heinrich

From Old High German Heimrih, Haimirich (8th century), composed of heim (“home”) + rihhi (“ruler”); corresponds to Proto-Germanic *Haimarīks. Cognate to English Henry (via French Henri), Dutch Hendrik, Danish Henrik.

• IPA^(key): [ˈhaɪnʁɪç]

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Heinrich m (genitive Heinrichs)

1. A male given name.
2. A surname​ derived from the given name.

• Borne by early German saints and royalty. One of the most common given names in Germany since the Middle Ages.

• male given names: Emmerich, Harry, Heiko, Heine, Heiner, Heinz, Henri, Henry, Hinrich
• feminine forms: Heike, Henny