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BoyPronounced German /ˈhɛ.nɪŋ/; Norwegian /ˈhɛn.nɪŋ/German language family

Henning

This name is a diminutive of Henrik.

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Henning is a boy name.

Pronunciation: German /ˈhɛ.nɪŋ/; Norwegian /ˈhɛn.nɪŋ/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationGerman /ˈhɛ.nɪŋ/; Norwegian /ˈhɛn.nɪŋ/
Language familyGerman

Meaning and history

This name is a diminutive of Henrik.

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Usage: german, danish, norwegian, swedish

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