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Hans (male)

Variants:John (M)
Diminutive for:Johan (M) Johann (M) Johannes (M)
Pet Name(s):Hanke (M) Hansi (M) Henning (M)
Derivative(s):Handel (M)
Feminine form:Hansine (F)
   
Source(s): The Oxford Names Companion, OUP
Notes:

German short form of John [q.v.], from the shortening of Johan/Johannes, ultimately from Hebrew "God has been gracious".
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