Heine

Heine is the diminutive form of the German name Heinrich, originally Haimirich, meaning 'ruler of the Home', from 'haim' (home) and 'rich' (powerful).

Other forms:

• French: Henri
• Scandinavian: Henrik
• Latin: Henricus
• English: Henry
• Spanish: Enrique
• Italian: Enrico

Even America is a form of this name, from Haimirich > Emmerich > Americus > Amerigo.

See also: Heinrich Heine, Alice Heine, Jakob Heine, Heine-Medin disease, Cincinnatus Heine Miller