Hannes
German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hannes
Hannes is a Scandinavian and Germanic diminutive form of Johannes, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name linguistically roots from the Greek Ioannes, which transliterated the Hebrew original.
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Etymology
Hannes is a Scandinavian and Germanic diminutive form of Johannes, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name linguistically roots from the Greek Ioannes, which transliterated the Hebrew original.
Hannes is primarily used in German, Dutch, and Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Lutheran Protestant regions, though it also appears in Catholic areas; it has been common among European nobility and in modern times among notable scientists and athletes, especially in German-speaking countries.
Hannes currently ranks #12,757 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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