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    Hans (en. Hans)

    /ɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    First name of German origin meaning 'God is merciful'.
    Hans is a common name in Germany.
    Hans est un prénom courant en Allemagne.
    Diminutive of Johannes or other compound names.
    His real name is Johannes, but everyone calls him Hans.
    Son vrai nom est Johannes, mais tout le monde l'appelle Hans.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Germanic name 'Johannes', which means 'God is merciful'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Hansel and Gretel
    German fairy tale featuring two children.
    Hansel et Gretel
    To have the same first name as Hans
    To be nicknamed or to be equal to someone famously good.
    Avoir le même prénom que Hans
    Hans to the rescue
    A call to someone for immediate help.
    Hans à la rescousse

    Related Words

    Johannes
    Latin version of the name Hans.
    Johannes
    Hansi
    Affectionate diminutive of Hans.
    Hansi
    Hansard
    Name used to refer to parliamentary transcripts in Britain.
    Hansard

    Slang Meanings

    Affectionate nickname for a close friend.
    Hey, my Hans, how's it going?
    Salut, mon Hans, comment ça va ?
    Used to refer to someone reliable.
    You can always count on Hans.
    Tu peux toujours compter sur Hans.