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Hans Name Meaning

Hans is a masculine name of German and Hebrew 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.

Hans Personality

Name Hans
Gender Male
Pronunciation ha-ns
Religion Christian
Origin German

Hans Lucky Numbers

Name Number 5
Soul Number 1
Personality Number 4

Famous Personality

Name Profession
Hans Christian Andersen Author
Hans Zimmer Composer

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