Heinrich
[ˈhaɪnʁɪç]masculine
The English name Henry is translated into German as Heinrich. Wiktionary also lists Heinz.
Meaning: given name (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Heinrich | [ˈhaɪnʁɪç] (narrow) | masculine |
| Heinz | /haɪ̯nt͡s/ | masculine |
Heinrich is the standard German version of the name. Note that when referring to the SI unit for electrical inductance, German uses the English spelling Henry rather than the name Heinrich.
Which one should you use?
Heinrich is the standard German name, while Heinz is used as a diminutive or nickname for the name.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Both Heinrich and Heinz are masculine nouns.
Did you know?
- In Germany, Heinz is widely associated with the global ketchup brand, which influenced the name's perception in the 20th century.
- The name Heinrich contains a hidden meaning of 'home ruler' because it combines 'heim', meaning 'home', with an ancient word for 'king'.
- Because 'Heinrich' is a very traditional name, using 'Heinz' in a formal business setting might strike a German speaker as overly casual or even childish.
Examples in context
- Heinrich würde dich gerne kennenlernen.Henry would like to meet you.This sentence shows how to use Heinrich when expressing a desire to meet someone.Tatoeba #9969192 by giefingl, translation #11162468 by SunnyMoon
- Erinnerst du dich an meinen Bruder Heinrich?Do you remember my brother Henry?This sentence uses Heinrich to ask about a brother.Tatoeba #12418140 by Waldelfe, translation #3260247 by sundown
- Heinrich konnte mit seinem Blick jeden fesseln.Henry could mesmerise just about anyone with those eyes of his.This sentence uses Heinrich to describe someone's captivating gaze.Tatoeba #13965754 by Waldelfe, translation #8681090 by sabretou
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are talking about a new colleague at work.
- FelixIst Heinrich dein neuer Kollege?Is Heinrich your new colleague?
- SarahJa, er ist sehr nett.Yes, he is very nice.
- FelixHat Heinrich heute auch Dienst?Does Heinrich also have a shift today?
- SarahNein, er hat heute frei.No, he is off today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “henry” translations and entries Heinrich, Heinz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Heinrich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
