Heintje
A diminutive of Hendrik: "estate ruler", from Germanic roots meaning home and power.
Meaning and origin
Heintje is a playful Dutch pet name for Hendrik, formed with the characteristic Flemish diminutive suffix.
How to pronounce Heintje
| Dutch (Flanders) | HINE-chuh /ˈɦɛintjə/ |
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