The baby name Hans-Martin is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced German IPA: /hans ˈmaʁtiːn/; English approximation: /hæns ˈmɑːrtɪn/ (HANS-MAR-tin).
Hans-Martin is German in Origin.
The baby name Hans-Martin is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced German IPA: /hans ˈmaʁtiːn/; English approximation: /hæns ˈmɑːrtɪn/ (HANS-MAR-tin).
Hans-Martin is German in Origin.
Hans-Martin is a German compound given name pairing Hans, the traditional short form of Johannes (Hebrew Yohanan, "Yahweh is gracious"), with Martin, from Latin Martinus, "of Mars; warlike," also associated with St. Martin of Tours. The combined sense evokes divine favor joined with strength or martial courage. Hyphenation reflects a Central European naming custom that links two established saints' names into one unit.
Usage is concentrated in German-speaking countries and parts of Scandinavia (often written Hans Martin). It rose with mid-20th-century double names and remains conservative, scholarly, and continental in tone. Variants and equivalents include Hans Martin (unhyphenated), Johann(es) Martin, Hannes Martin, Jan-Martin, Jean-Martin (French), John Martin (English), and Juan Martin (Spanish); reversals like Martin-Hans also occur. Diminutives include Hansi, Hansl, and Martl/Tino. Notable bearers: Hans-Martin Schleyer (German industrialist) and Hans-Martin Sutermeister (Swiss physician and humanist).
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| Germany | 0 | #428 | 10 | 2,542 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #870 | 83 | 5,697 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Hans-Martin is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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