Hans-Peter
Germanic/Hebrew-Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Hans-Peter
Hans-Peter is a Germanic compound name combining "Hans" (a diminutive of Johannes, meaning "God is gracious" from Hebrew Yohanan) and "Peter" (from Latin Petrus, meaning "rock" or "stone").
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Etymology
Hans-Peter is a Germanic compound name combining "Hans" (a diminutive of Johannes, meaning "God is gracious" from Hebrew Yohanan) and "Peter" (from Latin Petrus, meaning "rock" or "stone"). The name is predominantly used in German-speaking countries, Scandinavia, and Protestant cultures, with particular popularity in Germany and Austria during the 20th century.
Hans-Peter currently ranks #1,995 in the United States as a boy's name.
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