Heike

HYE-keh

German, Frisian and Dutch

"home ruler"

Heike Origin and Meaning

The name Heike is a girl's name meaning "home ruler".

A form of Heinrich or Henrike (Henry in English), as well as of their feminine counterparts. Now most commonly feminine, and especially popular for girls in Germany in the 1960s and 1970s. Famous bearers include German actress Heike Makatsch and athlete Heike Drechsler.