Henke

German

"estate ruler"

Henke Origin and Meaning

The name Henke is a boy's name.

Henke is a masculine name primarily found in Swedish, Finnish, and German-speaking regions. It originated as a diminutive form of Henrik (Henry), which derives from the Germanic elements 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (ruler), meaning 'ruler of the home'. In Nordic countries, particularly Sweden, Henke functions as both a nickname and a given name in its own right. The name has maintained modest popularity in Scandinavia, especially in sports contexts where several notable Swedish footballers bear this name. Henke has a friendly, approachable quality with its short form and soft ending, balancing familiarity with distinctiveness.