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Hans-Mikael

Quick answerHans-Mikael is a composite name combining Hans (a Germanic form of John, meaning "God is gracious" from Hebrew Yohanan) and Mikael (the Scandinavian form of Michael, meaning "Who is like God?" from Hebrew Mikha'el).

Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#5,872
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables3
OriginHebrew
LanguageGermanic and Scandinavian
CultureScandinavian and Germanic
ReligionChristianity
Letters11
Numerology3 Chaldean 3
Global rank#5,872

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Hans-Mikael

Hans-Mikael is a composite name combining Hans (a Germanic form of John, meaning "God is gracious" from Hebrew Yohanan) and Mikael (the Scandinavian form of Michael, meaning "Who is like God?" from Hebrew Mikha'el).

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Etymology

Hans-Mikael is a composite name combining Hans (a Germanic form of John, meaning "God is gracious" from Hebrew Yohanan) and Mikael (the Scandinavian form of Michael, meaning "Who is like God?" from Hebrew Mikha'el). The name is primarily used in Scandinavian and German-speaking cultures, particularly in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Germany, with roots in Christian tradition due to both names' biblical origins.

Hans-Mikael currently ranks #5,872 in the United States as a boy's name.

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