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