♂ Name Hänsel

Q: What does the name Hänsel mean?

Hänsel means 'Yahweh is gracious' and 'Yahweh is merciful' (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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Hänsel is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Hänsel come from?

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

Pronunciation of Hänsel

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Popularity of the name Hänsel

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