Hansine

Hansine is a feminine form of the name Hans, which is often regarded as a short form of Johannes. Translated into German, this first name means 'God is gracious' or 'God is kind.'

What does the name Hansine mean?

The first name Hansine represents a feminine diminutive form of Hans, which is considered a short form of Johannes. The German translation brings the meanings 'God is gracious' and 'God is kind.' The Scandinavian influence was significant in the emergence of this variant, which is why forms like Hansina or Hansigne also exist. The origin of the name lies in Hebrew, derived from the components yô (יֹו) meaning 'name of God' and ḥānān (חָנַן) meaning 'to favor' or 'to be gracious.' Other shortened variants include Hanns, Hannes, Hansi, Hansel, Hänsel, Hanno, Hanz, and Hampus.

Where does the name Hansine come from?

The origin of the name Hansine is ancient Hebrew, carrying the meanings 'God is gracious' or 'God is kind.' The ancient Hebrew root consists of yô = name of God (Hebrew) and ḥānān = to favor, to be gracious (Hebrew). The languages in which the name appears are German and Scandinavian.

How do you pronounce Hansine?

The sound and pronunciation of Hansine is three syllables and harmoniously flowing. Pronounced as 'Han-si-ne' [ˈhanzinə], the name has a clear, down-to-earth beginning, followed by a brighter middle syllable. The sound sequence remains calm and balanced. The gentle '-sine' at the end gives the name a friendly and elegant touch. Hansine feels Nordic and tradition-conscious – with a grounded, sonorous expression and quiet, feminine strength.

When is the name day of Hansine?

The name day of Hansine is celebrated on March 1, May 30, and December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Hansine is a rather rare first name. In 2014, it ranked 4,003rd on the list of the most common girls' names. From 2010 to 2024, Hansine was given as a first name in Germany less than 10 times, which catapulted it to 10,750th place. In the last ten years, no child has borne this name. For worldwide popularity and frequency of Hansine, you can find the rankings in the name charts of various countries.