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The Name Hans - Origin and Meaning of Hans
  



The Name Hans - Origin and Meaning of Hans


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Hans

Hebrew

Usage of the Name Hans

German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish

Meaning of the Name Hans

The name Hans is a German, Dutch and Scandinavian short form of Johannes. It can also be used as a given name in its own right.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Hans Christian Andersen (1805 - 1875), a Danish author and poet; Hans von Bülow (1830 - 1894), a German conductor, pianist, and composer; Hans Alfredson (born 1931), a Swedish actor, film director, and writer; Hans Zimmer (born 1957), a German composer and producer.

Names Related to Hans

Refer to the list of names related to John.
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