Henk

The name Henk is a Frisian and Dutch shortened form of Hendrik and means 'the master of the house' or 'the lord of the house.' Its origins trace back to the Old German name Heinrich, which is composed of the Old High German word heim, meaning 'home, house,' and rihhi, meaning 'powerful, rich, ruler.'

What does the name Henk mean?

Henk is a Frisian and Dutch short form of Hendrik and carries the meaning 'the master of the house' or 'the lord of the house.' The name has its roots in the Old German Heinrich, which is derived from the Old High German elements heim for 'home, house' and rihhi for 'powerful, rich, ruler.' Variants of Henk or Hendrik include Henke, Henne, Hennek, Henneke, and Henner.

Where does the name Henk come from?

Henk is a masculine name that originates from Old High German and carries the meaning 'the master of the house' or 'the lord of the house.'

How do you pronounce Henk?

The pronunciation of Henk is monosyllabic and clearly structured. In the German language, it is generally pronounced as 'Henk' [hɛŋk], starting with a bright E sound that conveys openness. The consonant combination '-nk' provides a firm and concise ending. Due to its brevity, the name Henk conveys a down-to-earth and Nordic character – clear, direct, and strong.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Henk enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,607th on the list of most common masculine names. Its highest ranking was in 2014 at 588th place. Over the last ten years, Henk has been given as a first name around 280 times, placing it 1,266th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,092nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Hank / Hans / Henkelstean / Henker / Henki / Henkipenki / Henkiwanki / Henko

Similar first names

Famous people

• Henk A. van Der Vorst (mathematician from the Netherlands)
• Henk Albers (Dutch illustrator)
• Henk Alkema (Dutch composer)
• Henk Angenent (Dutch footballer)
• Henk Bloemers (Dutch football player)
• Henk Boeve (Dutch cyclist)
• Henk Bos (Dutch painter)
• Henk de Velde (sailor from the Netherlands)
• Henk Dissel (Dutch singer)
• Henk Elzerman (Dutch swimmer)
• Henk Hermsen (water polo player from the Netherlands)
• Henk Houwaart (Belgian football player)
• Henk Jaap Beentje (botanist from the Netherlands)
• Henk Lauwers (Belgian singer)
• Henk Meijer (martial artist from the Netherlands)
• Henk Mostert (president of the World Chess Federation)
• Henk Nieuwkamp (Dutch cyclist)
• Henk Nooren (Dutch equestrian)
• Henk Norel (Dutch basketball player)
• Henk Ooms (cyclist from the Netherlands)