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Emperor Heinrich VI, of the Germans and Romans, 12th century
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Pronunciation | IPA: [ˈhaɪnʁɪç] ⓘ |
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Gender | Masculine |
Language(s) | German |
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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 cognateofHenry. Female forms are Henrike and Henriette. The most famous patron saint is Henry (died 1024), as the German Emperor Henry II.