Hansel name meaning

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Updated: March 13th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: German and Scandinavian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Hansel ha(n)-sel
Meaning: God is Merciful and Gift of God
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What does Hansel mean?

Used mainly in Scandinavian and German acclaimed, Hansel used for both genders is originated from Hebrew. Hansel is resulted from John. John is diminutive of Johannes. John is German and English equivalent of Johannes.

John means Yahweh is Gracious, Gift of God and God has Been Gracious: has Shown Favor In the Bible John the Baptist Baptized Christ In the Jordan is originated from Hebrew.

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How do I pronounce Hansel?

The two syllabled name Hansel is pronounced, ha(n)-sel.

Variants of Hansel

Hansell

Names that rhyme with Hansel

How popular is the name Hansel?

Hansel used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1905 and over 2917 babies have been given the name in 109 years. When at its peak in 1905,.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 109 years. Hansel is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 1996 and peaked in 1996 when it ranked 2863rd.

Hansel is a rare baby name in France where it is still in use. Hansel is a common name in Philippines and Dominican Republic while somewhat familiar name in Mexico, Costa Rica, Cameroon, Peru, Guatemala, India, Venezuela, Nicaragua and Indonesia.

As per our estimate, over 7000 people has been named Hansel globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018229158
2017186378
2016198172
2015171390
20141353126
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What numerology tells about Hansel?

When it comes to relationships, you hate monogamy and easily fall in and out of love. Working solo brings out the best of you but working with others helps you improve your old ideas. There's nothing that you cannot achieve if you focus on it. You appreciate freedom and like to hang around open-minded people without prejudgments about others. Your biggest flaw is your self-doubt. You don't have to lie but find a subtle way to tell someone they need improvement or work harder on something to get it done correctly.

Other names similar to Hansel, for name hunters

  •  Routh - Rouths origin is Hebrew, meaning of Routh is "Compassionate Friend, Friendship and Friend" is bestowed upon girls. Routh is resulted from Ruth.
  •  Michaelene - Michaelene's meaning is Like the Lord and Messenger of God is a baby girl name has origin in Hebrew. Michaelene is feminine variant of Michael.
  •  Sheth - Commonly used in Hebrew and Sanskrit, Sheth means "The Appointed or The Leader" that of Hebrew origin is a boy name
  •  Jebedia - Jebedias origin is Hebrew bestowed upon boys, meaning of Jebedia is "Beloved of Yahweh". Jebedia is resulted from Jebediah.
  •  Jordyn - The commonly accepted unisex name Jordyn means "The Descending" and is specifically used in English is rooted from Hebrew language. On the list of baby girl names, commonly accepted Jordyn managed to reach 166 in year 2018 in United States
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Middle names for Hansel

Here is a list of favorite and familiar middle names that go with the baby name Hansel.

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Sibling Names for Hansel

If you're considering naming your baby boy Hansel, you might be wondering what sibling names would complement it perfectly. Below are some of the best sibling names that pair well with Hansel and make for a charming set of siblings. From classic choices to more unique options, we've got you covered.

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Famous people named Hansel

  • Hansel Mieth, German-born photojournalist
  • Hansel Ramírez in La mitad del mundo as Actor
  • Hansel Camacho acted in TV series La sucursal del cielo

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