Male Name
Heiner
ˈhaɪ̯.nɐ
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
ends in -er
playwrights
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
48/100
Meaning & Etymology
Heiner is a German male name, a diminutive of Heinrich, which means 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household'. It is also used as a surname.
Etymology
Original Form:
Heinrich
Evolution:
Heinrich → Heiner
Source:
German