The baby name Henke is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈhɛŋ.kə/ (Dutch/German); common English respellings: HEN-kuh or HEN-kee.
Henke is Dutch in Origin.
The baby name Henke is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈhɛŋ.kə/ (Dutch/German); common English respellings: HEN-kuh or HEN-kee.
Henke is Dutch in Origin.
Henke is a Low German and Frisian diminutive of Heinrich/Hendrik, the Germanic name corresponding to Henry, formed with the affectionate suffix -ke. Its roots are heim "home, estate" and rihhi "ruler, power," yielding the sense "home ruler" or "little Henry." The form arose in northern German dialects, circulating as a byname in medieval towns and later settling as a surname across German-speaking regions. As a given name it remains uncommon.
Variants and cognates include Heinrich, Henrik, Hendrik, and Henry; short forms Henk (Dutch), Heiko, Heine, Hinrich, and Henning; related diminutives Henneke/Hinneke; and surname spellings Hencke or Hanke. Contemporary use is rarer as a first name and commonest as a family name. Parents may pick Henke for its crisp sound and Northern heritage, with -ke marking Low German endearment.
Henke is a rare find. Our records hold just 37 recorded uses, spread over 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 2,277 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #931 | 21 | 5,873 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,169 | 10 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
Henke is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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