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Henk

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Henk
GenderMale
Language(s)Dutch
Origin
Word/nameNetherlands
MeaningGroom and Servant
Other names
Related names

Henk is a Dutch male given name, originally a short form of Hendrik. It influenced "Hank" which is used in English-speaking countries (mainly in the US) as a form of "Henry".

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Arts and writing

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Music

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Politics and government

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Sports

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Football

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Other

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Fictional characters

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  • Cowboy Henk, Belgian surreal humour comic strip series
  • Henk and Ingrid, fictitious Dutch couple often mentioned in speeches by Geert Wilders as the people he claims to represent
  • Ome Henk ("Uncle Henk"), the main character of a Dutch CD, DVD and comic series of the same name

As a surname

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  • Dan Henk (born 1972), American artist and writer, noted for his work in tattooing and painting
  • Ludwig von Henk (1820–1894), German naval officer

See also

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