![]() Emperor Heinrich VI, of the Germans and Romans, 12th century | |
Pronunciation | IPA: [ˈhaɪnʁɪç] |
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Gender | Masculine |
Language(s) | German |
Origin | |
Region of origin | German-speaking countries |
Other names | |
Variant form(s) | Hinnerk, Hendrik, Hinrich |
Short form(s) | Heike, Heiko, Heiner, Heinz |
Nickname(s) | Heinie |
Cognate(s) | Henry |
See also | Heinrich (surname) |
Popularity | see popular names |
Heinrich (German pronunciation: [ˈhaɪnʁɪç] ) is a German given name of ancient Germanic origin and cognate of Henry. Female forms are Henrike and Henriette. The most famous patron saint is Henry (died 1024), as the German Emperor Henry II.