Henning name meaning

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Updated: March 13th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old High German, Germanic and Hebrew
Usage: German, Low German, Scandinavian, Frisian, Old Norse, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Henning he-nni-ng
Meaning: Home, Homeland, Rich, Powerful, Power, God is Merciful, House and Ruler
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What does Henning mean?

Infrequent boy name Henning is mostly used in Icelandic, Swedish, Norwegian, Old Norse, Danish, Finnish, Scandinavian, Low German, German, Greenlandic and Frisian, Henning means "Home, Homeland, Rich, Powerful, Power, God is Merciful, House or Ruler" has its origin in Hebrew, Germanic and Old High German.

Henning is variant of Hemming. Hemming is variant of Hæmingr. Henning is diminutive of Johannes. Johannes is variant form of frequently used and persistent Jean. Johannes is German and Dutch equivalent of John.

Also Johannes is Latin equivalent of The Greek Name Ιωαννης, Which is a Contracted Form of the Hebrew Name יוֹחָנָן, a Combination of Jo;Hann, Meaning God is Gracious. Of Hebrew origin, Rare Johannes, Johannes means "German Form of John and Merciful".

Henning is abridged form of Henry. Henry is English cognate of Heinrich. Originated from Germanic, Old High German and English, Unorthodox Henry, Henry means "Estate Ruler, Homeland and Home".. Also Henning is form of John in German and Scandinavian languages.

Also Henning is form of Johenning in German language. Also Henning is form of Heinrich in German language.

How do I pronounce Henning?

You can pronounce the three syllabled name Henning as he-nni-ng.

Variants of Henning

Heimerich, Hemming, Henry, Johannes, John, Johenning, Heinrich, Anraoi, Enzo, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Jean, Hanko, Janek, Janica, Johansinnguaq, Dejohn, Gianni, Jackie, Yanis, Aaronjohn, John Paul, Heimric, Haginric, Heinrick

How popular is the name Henning?

Henning is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1913 but could not make beyond the top 2000. Over 236 people have been named Henning in United States.

But Henning is a popular baby name in Germany where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Denmark and Norway. According to our estimate, at least 70000 people have been bestowed Henning around the globe.

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Numerological analysis of Henning

Having 5 as your soul urge number reveals your deep desire to change and transform all the time. Financial security doesn't matter to you much. Neither does a steady love life. Freedom is what's most important for you. You love to travel but lack the money at the moment. If number 5 is your soul urge no it reveals your constant care of your soul and body. There's not a problem you cannot solve.

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Sibling Names for Henning

If you're in search of a unique and meaningful name for your new bundle of joy, look no further than Henning! This Scandinavian moniker carries a strong historical background and can be paired with a variety of sibling names. Here are some options to consider:

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Famous people named Henning

  • Henning Bergenholtz, Danish linguist
  • Henning Jakob Henrik Lund, Greenlandic lyricist, painter and priest
  • Henning Christophersen, Danish politician
  • Henning Kronstam, famous
  • Henning Podebusk, German-Slavic statesman, the last drost of Denmark
  • Henning Engelsen, Norwegian woodcarver and illustrator,
  • Henning Lynge Jakobsen, Danish sprint canoer who competed in the mid-1980s
  • Henning Skumsvoll, Norwegian politician representing the Progress Party
  • Henning A. Blomen, candidate for United States President of the Socialist Labor Party of America in 1968 and for Vice President
  • Henning Enoksen, Danish football player
  • Henning Kagermann, German physicist and businessman
  • Henning Lund-Sørensen, retired Danish football referee from Aarhus
  • Henning Bjerregaard, Danish amateur football player
  • Henning Lohner, German-American composer and filmmaker
  • Henning Gronemann, Danish amateur football player
  • Henning Holst, Danish field hockey player
  • Henning Meyer, German social scientist, consultant and analyst
  • Henning Mankell, Swedish crime writer, children's author
  • Henning Scherf, German lawyer and politician
  • Henning von Tresckow, officer in the German Army
  • Henning von Holtzendorff, German admiral during World War I
  • Henning Berg, Norwegian football manager and former player
  • Henning Solberg, Norwegian rally and rallycross driver
  • Henning Larsen, architect
  • Henning Holck-Larsen, Dane
  • Henning Munk Jensen, Danish former association football player
  • Henning Schmitz, member of the electronic/experimental pop band Kraftwerk
  • Henning Kraggerud, Norwegian Musician and composer
  • Henning Jensen, Danish football player
  • Henning Stensrud, Norwegian former ski jumper
  • Henning Fritz, retired German Handball goalkeeper
  • Henning Hauger, Norwegian professional footballer
  • Henning Palner, Danish actor
  • Henning Grenander, Swedish figure skater
  • Henning Svensson, Swedish amateur football player
  • Henning Voscherau, German politician
  • Henning von Berg, former German civil engineer
  • Henning Wehn, German stand-up comedian and traveller based
  • In 1998 drama movie, Festen, Henning Moritzen portrayed Faderen - Helge Klingenfeld.
  • In 1923 drama movie, Närkingarna, Henning Ohlsson portrayed Östing.

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