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Name Origin

Heinrich is a German given name, derived from the Germanic elements 'heim' meaning 'home' and 'rich' meaning 'ruler' or 'powerful'. It traditionally means 'ruler of the home' or 'home ruler'.

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Famous People

Heinrich Heine (1797-1856)

Poet, writer

  • Major figure in Romanticism
  • Known for his poems, plays, and essays

Heinrich Hertz (1857-1894)

Physicist

  • Proved the existence of electromagnetic waves
  • Unit of frequency (Hz) named after him

Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890)

Archaeologist, businessman

  • Excavated the ruins of Troy and Mycenae
  • Contributed significantly to understanding of ancient Greece

Heinrich Himmler (1900-1945)

Nazi leader

  • Reichsführer-SS and chief architect of the Holocaust