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Hanspeter
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The first name Hanspeter is an inseparable combination of the names Hans and Peter. However, the spelling Hans-Peter is the more common variant.
What does the name Hanspeter mean?
The name Hanspeter is composed of the two first names Hans and Peter. The name Hans has its roots in Hebrew and means 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'Yahweh is kind.' Peter, on the other hand, comes from Ancient Greek and is translated as 'the rock' or 'the stone.' The form Hanspeter emerged in Germany towards the end of the 19th century, while the double name Hans-Peter became particularly popular between the 1930s and 1950s. Other alternatives include Hannspeter, Hanns-Peter, and Johannes-Peter. The short form Hape is also used.
Where does the name Hanspeter come from?
The name Hanspeter is a male first name that has Hebrew and Ancient Hebrew origins, with meanings such as 'Yahweh is kind' and 'the stone.' The roots can be broken down as follows: Hans: Hebrew (yahwe = name of God); chanan = to favor, to be gracious; Peter: Ancient Greek (petros = the rock, the stone); Aramaic (kefas = the stone). The language of the name is German.
How do you pronounce Hanspeter?
The name Hanspeter is pronounced as 'Hans-pe-ter' [ˈhansˌpeːtɐ]. The first syllable is firm and compact, while the second syllable, with a long e, radiates a sense of breadth and openness. The ending '-ter' sounds soft and gives the name a harmonious rounding. This makes Hanspeter appear reliable and calm, clearly structured with a balanced and tradition-connected aura.
Popularity
In Germany, Hanspeter is a rather rare first name and has not yet made it onto the German name popularity lists. In Austria, it reached its best position at 190th place in 1984. In the last ten years, Hanspeter has been given as a first name less than 10 times there, resulting in a 4,431st place in the ten-year statistics. From 1984 to 2024, it ranks 962nd in Austria.
Nicknames & pet names
Habi / Hampe / Hampi / Hanse / Hansi / Hansipeter / Hanspi / Hape / HP / Hämpeli / Häse
Famous people
- Hanspeter Latour (Swiss football goalkeeper)
Frequently asked questions about the name Hanspeter
What does the name Hanspeter mean?
The name Hanspeter is composed of the first names Hans and Peter. Hans means 'Yahweh is gracious' and Peter is translated as 'the rock.'
Where does the name Hanspeter come from?
Hanspeter has Hebrew and Ancient Hebrew roots. The origins can be traced back to the meanings 'Yahweh is kind' and 'the stone.'
How popular is the name Hanspeter?
The double name Hans-Peter was particularly popular in Germany between the 1930s and 1950s.