Hein

Hein is used as a given name in two distinct traditions. In Dutch, it is a short form of Hendrik, which derives from the Old High German name Heimirich, composed of the elements heim, meaning home, and rihhi, meaning power or ruler, giving the overall sense of ruler of the home. In Burmese, Hein is an independent name meaning clever or smart, reflecting a separate linguistic tradition with no connection to the Germanic form. Related forms include Heinrich, Henrik, Henry, and Hendrick.