Heiner

Heiner is a German given name functioning as a short form of Heinrich, which derives from the Old High German elements haim, meaning home, and rihhi, meaning power or ruler, yielding the overall sense of ruler of the home or lord of the estate. Heinrich itself is the German form of a name widespread across medieval Europe, borne by numerous Holy Roman Emperors and kings. Cognate forms in other languages include Henry in English, Henri in French, Hendrik in Dutch, and Enrico in Italian.