The baby name Heiner is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhaɪnɐ/ (German); /ˈhaɪnər/ (English, respelling: HIGH-ner).
Heiner is German in Origin.
The baby name Heiner is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhaɪnɐ/ (German); /ˈhaɪnər/ (English, respelling: HIGH-ner).
Heiner is German in Origin.
Heiner is a German pet form of Heinrich, derived from Old High German Heimirich (heim, “home/estate” + rīhhi, “ruler, power”), giving the meaning “ruler of the home” or “lord of the household.” First used as a familiar byname in German dialects - especially Low German - it later stabilized as an independent given name and also appears as a hereditary surname formed from a patronymic.
As a short form, Heiner sits alongside German variants and diminutives such as Heinrich, Heinz, Heini, and Heiko. Cognates across Europe include Henry and Harry (English), Henri (French), Hendrik (Dutch), Henrik (Scandinavian), Henryk (Polish), Jindřich (Czech), Enrique (Spanish), Enrico (Italian), Henrique (Portuguese), and Heikki (Finnish); feminine counterparts include Henrike and Henriette. Heiner saw modest independent use in the 20th century in German-speaking countries and conveys connotations of steadiness, domestic leadership, and practical authority.
| Heiner Lauterbach Heiner Lauterbach is a well-known German actor, most famous for his role in the film 'Men' from 1985. He has appeared in numerous other films and television series, becoming a staple in German cinema. His career spans several decades, showcasing his versatility and talent in various genres. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR | 0 | #140 | 19 | 5,526 | |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #156 | 675 | 10,188 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #173 | 2 | 3,954 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #244 | 3 | 3,322 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #249 | 5 | 6,830 |
| PE | 0 | #301 | 10 | 6,350 | |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #313 | 1,150 | 5,697 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #318 | 1,335 | 15,656 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #330 | 3 | 7,401 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| Germany | 0 | #370 | 69 | 2,542 | |
| BO | 0 | #407 | 2 | 6,868 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #412 | 2 | 5,922 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #431 | 12 | 2,180 |
| CO | 0 | #436 | 45 | 7,768 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #463 | 12 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #469 | 13 | 9,305 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #481 | 3 | 7,628 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #577 | 346 | 14,506 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #583 | 10 | 9,244 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #650 | 16 | 13,390 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2006 | #859 | 6 | 7,416 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #972 | 11 | 16,355 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,145 | 8 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,166 | 13 | 25,619 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,459 | 13 | 10,046 |
Heiner is popular in 27 countries — most recent births per country:
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