Hinek

Hinek is a masculine first name that carries the meaning 'the master of the house' or 'the lord of the house'. This name can be interpreted both as a Czech variant of Heinrich and as an alternative form of the Low German and Frisian variant Hinnerk.

What does the name Hinek mean?

The first name Hinek means 'the master of the house' or 'the lord of the house'. It is regarded as a Czech derivation of Heinrich or as an alternative form of the Frisian and Low German variant Hinnerk. Related names that sound similar include Hinderk and Hinnik.

Where does the name Hinek come from?

The name Hinek has its roots in Old High German and means 'the master of the house' or 'the lord of the house'. The word components consist of 'heim' (house, home) and 'rihhi' (mighty, rich, ruler). Hinek can be found in the Frisian, Low German, and Czech languages.

How do you pronounce Hinek?

The pronunciation of Hinek occurs in two syllables: 'Hi-nek' [ˈhiːnɛk] or [ˈhɪnɛk]. The bright I sound at the beginning gives the name a certain lightness, while the second syllable ends distinctly with a short E. The final -k ensures a clear and precise sound effect. Thus, Hinek radiates friendliness and determination and appears simple, lively, and independent.

When is the name day of Hinek?

In reference to the name form Heinrich, the name day of Hinek is celebrated on January 8, January 19, January 23, March 11, March 31, April 4, May 25, June 10, July 13, July 15, and December 20.

Popularity

In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Hinek is distributed differently. In Germany, no statistical data is available so far, while in Austria, 100% of Hinek bearers live in Burgenland. In Switzerland, there is a distribution of 14.3% in the cantons of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Basel-Stadt, Glarus, Neuchâtel, Schaffhausen, Ticino, and Zug. If you are named Hinek, it would be helpful to share your home region to expand the statistics.