Hansel

Hansel Meaning & Origin

About Hansel
The name "Hansel" is of German origin and is derived from the name "Hans," which is a diminutive form of "Johannes." It means "God is gracious" or "gift from God." The name carries a positive connotation, symbolizing divine favor and blessings.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hansel are male.

Hansel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -11.19% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HNSL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 N S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈhænsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HNSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hansel in Braille

Here's how to represent Hansel in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hansel in braille

How to Spell the Name Hansel in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hansel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hansel in sign language

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