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Hans

Hans is a masculine name of German and Scandinavian origins. Once used as a shortened version for Johannes, this name acts as a name in its own right, translating to “God is gracious.” The first person that may come to mind is fairytale writer Hans Christian Anderson, especially if you plan to tell classic bedtime stories to your bundle of joy. If you want a unique way to share your faith—and love for literature—an old-school name like Hans will make for a long-lasting reminder.
German, Scandinavian Male
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Meaning

God is gracious

Popularity

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Pronunciation

hahns

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Traits

  • Kind
  • Loyal
  • Intelligent
  • Humble

Compatibility

Hans pairs well with classic and timeless names for siblings. It also works nicely as a strong and traditional middle name choice. In terms of cultural pairing, Hans fits well in both Western and European naming traditions.

Kind Loyal Intelligent Humble

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen

Writer

Born: April 2, 1805 · Odense, Denmark

Portrait of Hans Zimmer

Hans Zimmer

Musician

Born: September 12, 1957 · Frankfurt, West Germany

Portrait of Hans Rosling

Hans Rosling

Scientist

Born: July 27, 1948 · Uppsala, Sweden

Portrait of Hans Holbein the Younger

Hans Holbein the Younger

Artist

Born: August 7, 1497 · Augsburg, Holy Roman Empire

Portrait of Hans Bethe

Hans Bethe

Scientist

Born: July 2, 1906 · Strasbourg, German Empire

Portrait of Hans Kelsen

Hans Kelsen

Jurist

Born: October 11, 1881 · Prague, Austria-Hungary

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Hans Original form
  • Ханс Cyrillic
  • هانز Arabic
  • 汉斯 Chinese
  • हांस Devanagari
  • 한스 Korean
  • ハンス Japanese
  • Հանս Armenian
  • האנס Hebrew

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hans

What does Hans mean?
God is gracious
What is the origin of Hans?
Hans has German, Scandinavian origins.
Is Hans popular?
Hans has been viewed 121 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Hans?
Similar names include Sophie, Alex, Victor, Vance, Ivan.
How do you pronounce Hans?
Hans is pronounced hahns.

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