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Heikki

Heikki is a Finnish masculine given name. It is the Finnish form of Henrik, which in turn derives from the Germanic name Heimirich/Heinrich (Henry in English). The meaning is commonly interpreted as “home ruler” or “ruler of the household.” The name has long been used in Finland and became particularly popular in the 19th and 20th centuries, aligning with broader naming trends in the country. Today, Heikki remains a common name across generations.

In Finnish usage, Heikki is typically a stand-alone given name, while Henrik serves as the formal or

Notable bearers of the name span various fields, including politics, science, sports, and culture in Finland.

See also: Henry, Henrik.

official
form.
The
name
is
cognate
with
Henry
in
English,
Henrik
in
Swedish
and
Norwegian,
and
Heinrich
in
German.
Variants
and
related
forms
exist
in
nearby
languages,
reflecting
shared
European
naming
traditions.
The
name’s
prevalence
makes
it
a
familiar,
traditional
choice
within
Finnish
communities,
and
it
appears
in
literature
and
media
as
a
conventional
Nordic
given
name.