Boy name
Hans name meaning
“God is gracious”
Hans is a masculine name meaning God is gracious. It is a German and Scandinavian short form of Johannes, which ultimately comes from the Hebrew name Yohanan. The meaning follows that Hebrew origin, while its connection with Johannes explains how the shorter form Hans developed.
What does Hans mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Hans
A German and Scandinavian short form of Johannes, ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan, ‘God is gracious’.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Hans
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hans, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hans: God is gracious
- Naftali: my wrestling or my struggle
- Mark: associated with the god Mars
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Meaning of each word
- Hans: God is gracious
- Eliezer: God is my help
- Kevin: fair or gentle birth
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Hans Axel
Meaning of each word
- Hans: God is gracious
- Axel: father is peace
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- Dave: beloved
- Hans: God is gracious
- Mark: associated with the god Mars
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Hans Justin
Meaning of each word
- Hans: God is gracious
- Justin: just, upright
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Meaning of each word
- Hans: God is gracious
- Axel: father is peace
- Jonathan: God has given
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How to pronounce Hans
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮔ᮪ᮞ᮪ |
Is Hans a boy’s name?
Yes, Hans is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hans ranks #822 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hans
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Hans
- Hans Bague Jassin · b. 1917
- Hans Smit · b. 1958
- Hans Westenberg · b. 1898
- Hans Wospakrik · b. 1951
- Hans Abraham · b. 1995
- Hans Christian Hosman · b. 1989
- Hans Jaladara · b. 1947
- Hans Alvadino Lubis · b. 1989
- Hans H. Silalahi · b. 1967
- Hans Halim
- Hans Janitratama Putra · b. 1991
- Hans Lapoliwa
FAQ about the name Hans
What is the meaning of Hans?
Hans means God is gracious. A German and Scandinavian short form of Johannes, ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan, ‘God is gracious’.
Is Hans a boy’s name?
Yes, Hans is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hans?
Hans is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Hans have?
Hans has 1 syllable (Hans) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Hans?
Hans ranks #822 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Hans?
Some ideas: Hans Naftali Mark; Hans Eliezer Kevin; Hans Axel.
Famous people named Hans?
Notable people named Hans include Hans Bague Jassin, Hans Smit, Hans Westenberg.
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