Heiko
Low German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Heiko
Heiko is a German diminutive form of Heinrich, which derives from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "ruler of the home" or "estate ruler." The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and Scandinavian countries, with roots in medieval Germanic and Christian European traditions.
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Etymology
Heiko is a German diminutive form of Heinrich, which derives from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "ruler of the home" or "estate ruler." The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and Scandinavian countries, with roots in medieval Germanic and Christian European traditions.
Heiko currently ranks #10,052 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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