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Hein

Hein (name) means a German and Dutch surname and given name, a short form of Heinrich. Example: “Hein worked as a shipbuilder in Rotterdam.”

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A German and Dutch surname and given name, a short form of Heinrich.
"Hein worked as a shipbuilder in Rotterdam."

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Etymology

From German, Dutch, Low German, Danish, and Jewish surname, all from the first element of the Germanic name Heinrich.

Origin: German

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Hein” mean?

The word “Hein” means a German and Dutch surname and given name, a short form of Heinrich.

How do you use “Hein” in a sentence?

Here is “Hein” used in a sentence: “Hein worked as a shipbuilder in Rotterdam.”

What part of speech is “Hein”?

“Hein” is a name.

What is the meaning of Hein?

"Hein" (name) means a German and Dutch surname and given name, a short form of Heinrich.

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