Hasso

Hasso is a traditional German first name for boys, rooted in the tribe of the Hessians. It is also often used as a diminutive for names that begin with the element 'Hart-'.

What does the name Hasso mean?

The name Hasso has a long history and means 'the Hessian' or 'the Hard/Strong'. Its origin lies in Old High German and derives from 'hassi' for 'the Hessians' and from 'harti' or 'herti' for terms like 'hard', 'strong', 'firm', 'brave', or 'determined'. Variants of the name include Hesso, Haske, and Hasko. The feminine form of the name is Hessa.

Where does the name Hasso come from?

Hasso is a masculine first name with Old High German origins, meaning 'the Hessian'.

How do you pronounce Hasso?

The pronunciation of Hasso is two syllables and is rendered as 'Has-so' [ˈhaso]. The first syllable sounds compact and clear, while the second with an open 'o' conveys a friendly note. The open ending gives Hasso a lively and approachable aura - strong at its core, but warm and balanced in overall impression.

When is the name day of Hasso?

The name day for Hasso is celebrated on July 4.

Popularity

In Germany, Hasso is a rather rare first name. In 2014, it ranked 3,829th on the list of the most popular male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Hasso was used as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Dogy / Hasenfurz / Rottweiler / Wuff

Famous people

• Hasso Billerbeck (German actor)
• Hasso Damm (writer from Germany)
• Hasso Gehrmann (German designer)
• Hasso Grabner (German writer)
• Hasso Hofmann (German philosopher)
• Hasso Krull (poet from Estonia)
• Hasso Mager (writer from France)
• Hasso Niemann (German physicist)
• Hasso Plattner (entrepreneur)
• Hasso Spode (historian from Germany)
• Hasso Zorn (German voice actor)