Updated June 9, 2019

Boy name origins & meanings

  • Scandinavian : The Lord is gracious
  • Hindi : Swan

Boy name variations

Hannes
Hans
Hanns
Hanss
Hanzel
Hanes
Hanus

How Popular Is The Name Hansel

Family name origins & meanings

  • Dutch : from the personal name Hansel or Ansel, a pet form of Anselm (see Anselmo).
  • English : probably of Dutch origin (see 1).
  • German (also Hänsel) : from a pet form of the personal name Hans.

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