Name Hänsel Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Hänsel

Hänsel is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Hänsel?

Hänsel is a German diminutive of the name Hans, which derived from the Hebrew name Johannes.

What does the name Hänsel mean?

Hänsel means “Yahweh is gracious” (from Hebrew “yo/יֹו”, abbreviation of “yeho/יְהוֹ” = referring to the Hebrew God + “ḥanán/חָנַן” = to show favor/to be gracious).

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