About Hans
The name Hans is of German origin and is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." It is a short form of Johannes, the German equivalent of John. Hans is a traditional and popular name in German-speaking countries, often associated with strength, kindness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
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Most individuals with the name Hans are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -4.38% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Hans in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hans using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.